Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,948,888 against RM958,888 for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, so the electric car asks almost half the money while matching the same 4,613 mm length, 2,890 mm wheelbase, 667-litre boot and seven airbags. The AMG is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.3 seconds and has a 240 km/h top speed, plus 800 Nm on paper. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with 579 hp from four motors, a 116.0 kWh battery, 473 km of EV range and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want the quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 240 km/h top speed and 800 Nm from the 3,982 cc petrol hybrid drivetrain.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want four-motor electric drive, 473 km of EV range and the lower RM1,340 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 3,982 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four-motor electric
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 180 km/h
- Battery and range: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 1.0 kWh and no EV range; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 116.0 kWh and 473 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,948,888 | RM 958,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 4 motors |
| Power | 577 hp | 579 hp✓ |
| Torque | 800 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s✓ | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 116.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 473 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot space | 667 L | 667 L |
| Fuel tank | 100 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | RM 1,340✓ |
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.
AMG G-Class
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 240 km/h top speed
- 800 Nm torque figure quoted
- Much higher RM1,948,888 price
- Higher RM3,211 annual road tax
- No quoted EV range
G-Class
- Four-motor electric drivetrain
- 473 km EV range from a 116.0 kWh battery
- Lower RM1,340 annual road tax
- Slower 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- No torque figure quoted
AMG G-Class vs G-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is better for outright acceleration and top speed. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the better buy on paper for EV use, with 473 km range, 579 hp and far lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is RM990,000 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, based on RM1,948,888 versus RM958,888.
Which one has more range for daily use?
Only the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a quoted EV range: 473 km from its 116.0 kWh battery. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class has a 100-litre fuel tank, but no driving range figure is listed.