Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is the sharper numbers car at RM1,948,888, with 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 and trades that for more physical size: 5,052 mm length, a 2,997 mm wheelbase and 818 litres of boot space. For a Malaysian buyer, the AMG G-Class saves RM539,112 and RM661 a year in road tax, while the Range Rover gives more luggage room, one extra airbag and a longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want the bigger luxury SUV, with 818 litres of boot space, a longer 2,997 mm wheelbase and 5-year warranty cover.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want stronger performance, a lower price and lower annual road tax without giving up all-wheel drive or five seats.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888
- Output: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp/750 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp/800 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4.4 seconds
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover 5,052 mm long/1,870 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4,613 mm long/1,969 mm tall
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 667 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Land Rover Range Rover 5 years/RM3,872; Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4 years/RM3,211
Range Rover
- Larger 818-litre boot
- Longer 2,997 mm wheelbase
- 5-year warranty and 8 airbags
- Costs RM539,112 more
- Slower 0-100 km/h at 4.6 seconds
- Higher RM3,872 annual road tax
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 800 Nm
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h
- Lower price and RM3,211 road tax
- Smaller 667-litre boot
- Shorter 4-year warranty
- One fewer airbag
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 1,948,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,560 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 100 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 667 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 295/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 295/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872 | RM 3,211✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Range Rover vs AMG G-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is better for performance and cost, with 577 hp, 800 Nm and a lower price. The Land Rover Range Rover is better for space, with an 818-litre boot and longer 2,997 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is RM539,112 cheaper than the Land Rover Range Rover. It also has lower annual road tax, at RM3,211 versus RM3,872.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.6 seconds, so the gap is only 0.2 seconds.