Verdict
The Ghibli is the sensible expensive choice here: RM538,800, five seats, a 500-litre boot and RM2,078 road tax. The AMG GT 4-Door plays a different game at RM2,088,888, with 630 hp and 900 Nm cutting 0-100 km/h to 2.9 seconds, against 330 hp, 500 Nm and 5.6 seconds for the Maserati. For a Malaysian buyer, that RM1.55 million gulf buys huge pace, AWD, AEB and one extra airbag, but not more practicality; the Maserati has the longer wheelbase, bigger boot and extra seat.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if you want the lower buy-in, five seats, 500 litres of boot space and a three-year warranty over outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if 630 hp, 900 Nm, AWD and a 2.9-second century sprint matter more than a fifth seat or boot volume.
Key differences
- Output: Maserati Ghibli 330 hp/500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 630 hp/900 Nm
- Acceleration/top speed: Maserati Ghibli 5.6 s/263 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 2.9 s/316 km/h
- Driven wheels: Maserati Ghibli rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door all-wheel drive
- Seats/boot: Maserati Ghibli 5 seats/500 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 4 seats/456 litres
- Length/wheelbase: Maserati Ghibli 4,971 mm/2,998 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 5,054 mm/2,951 mm
- Safety/warranty: Maserati Ghibli 6 airbags/no AEB/3 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 7 airbags/AEB/2 years
Ghibli
- Five seats, not four
- Larger 500-litre boot
- Lower RM2,078 annual road tax
- Far slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 330 hp and 500 Nm trail the AMG by a long way
- No auto emergency braking listed
AMG GT 4-Door
- Massive 630 hp and 900 Nm outputs
- 2.9 seconds to 100 km/h
- All-wheel drive, AEB and seven airbags
- Only four seats
- Smaller 456-litre boot
- RM6,549 annual road tax and two-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800✓ | RM 2,088,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC twin turbocharged V6, variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,979 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 330 hp | 630 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 900 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 8.6 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 204 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| EV Range | — | 12 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto-Adaptive Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h | 316 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 223 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 5,054 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 2,951 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,158 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 456 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 315/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Mechanical LSD | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front and Passenger, Side, and Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | Three-point seat belts for all five seats | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way with adjustable lumbar, driver and passenger | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down centre armrest, three rear headrests | Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Air vents only | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | Two Front, Two Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.4 inch Maserati Touch Control, 280W audio system with 8 speakers, CD/DVD/MP3/USB support | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down with Jam-Protection | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry + Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote boot release | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Free Service at 20,000km, 40,000km, 60,000km | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078✓ | 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.
Ghibli vs AMG GT 4-Door FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door better?
For most buyers, the Maserati Ghibli is easier to justify because it costs far less, seats five and has a larger 500-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door is better if you are buying for performance: 630 hp and 2.9 seconds to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM1,550,088 more than the Maserati Ghibli. Annual road tax is also RM4,471 higher, at RM6,549 versus RM2,078.
Which one is more practical?
The Maserati Ghibli is more practical on paper: it has five seats to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door's four, plus a 500-litre boot against 456 litres. Its 2,998 mm wheelbase is also longer than the AMG's 2,951 mm.