Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class
Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 against RM2,238,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class, yet the Mercedes is the harder-hitting machine: 603 hp, 900 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds versus 523 hp, 750 Nm and 4.6 seconds. The Range Rover fights back with SUV packaging, 818 litres of boot space and a lower RM3,872 road tax bill. For Malaysia, this is luxury utility against luxury speed; the AMG also adds plug-in hybrid hardware with 31 km of EV range.
Range Rover
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need the higher SUV body, 818-litre boot and five-door practicality more than outright acceleration.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the quicker, more powerful luxury car with plug-in hybrid assistance and richer rear-seat equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp/750 Nm vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp/900 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 seconds vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 seconds
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 litres vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 350 litres
- Road tax: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872/year vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM6,549/year
- Warranty: Land Rover Range Rover 5 years/150,000 km vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 4 years/unlimited mileage
Range Rover
- Much larger 818-litre boot
- Lower annual road tax at RM3,872
- Five-door SUV body with 1,870 mm height
- RM249,112 dearer to buy
- Slower 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No plug-in hybrid system or 31 km EV range
AMG S-Class
- Quicker 3.3-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- 603 hp and 900 Nm output
- Plug-in hybrid assistance with 13.1 kWh battery and 31 km EV range
- Much smaller 350-litre boot
- Higher RM6,549 annual road tax
- Shorter four-year warranty term
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 2,238,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 900 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 13.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 31 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 3.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 285/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Cross-drilled Carbon Ceramic Brakes |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Cross-drilled Carbon Ceramic Brakes |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| 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 Outer Two 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| 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, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| 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 6,549 |
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 S-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is better for performance and rear-seat luxury kit. The Land Rover Range Rover is better for SUV practicality, with a far larger boot and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover is RM249,112 more expensive, priced at RM2,488,000 versus RM2,238,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is quicker, taking 3.3 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Land Rover Range Rover does the same sprint in 4.6 seconds.