Verdict
At RM1,948,888 versus RM873,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class asks an extra RM1,075,000 and gives you a 3,982 cc engine with 577 hp and 800 Nm, plus a quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is less dramatic on power at 429 hp and 560 Nm, but it is faster at the top end, 250 km/h against 240 km/h, and costs much less to tax. Seating, airbags, AEB and AWD are even, so the decision is not about basic safety.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want the stronger 577 hp/800 Nm drivetrain, the Truck/4X4 positioning and can live with the RM3,211 yearly road tax.
AMG GLE Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want AMG pace with the lower price, lower RM1,638 yearly road tax and a longer, lower executive SUV body.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888
- Engine and output: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 3,982 cc, 577 hp, 800 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2,999 cc, 429 hp, 560 Nm
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s, 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 5.0 s, 250 km/h
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4,613 mm long, 1,984 mm wide, 1,969 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 4,939 mm, 2,010 mm, 1,730 mm
- Practical numbers: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 667 L boot, 100 L tank; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 655 L boot, 65 L tank
- Ownership: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4-year warranty, RM3,211 road tax; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2-year warranty, RM1,638 road tax
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 800 Nm are far ahead here
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 100-litre fuel tank and 4-year warranty
- Costs RM1,075,000 more
- Higher RM3,211 yearly road tax
- Lower 240 km/h top speed than the GLE Coupe
AMG GLE Coupe
- Much lower entry price
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Lower RM1,638 yearly road tax
- Down 148 hp and 240 Nm on the G-Class
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 65-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,948,888 | RM 873,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp✓ | 429 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 560 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh✓ | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 655 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Cross-drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | RM 1,638✓ |
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 vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is better for outright output and acceleration, with 577 hp and 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the smarter spend if price, road tax and top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,948,888, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888. The gap is RM1,075,000.
Which one is more practical on paper?
They are close: both seat five and have AWD, seven airbags and AEB. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class has a slightly larger 667-litre boot and 100-litre tank; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has 655 litres and a 65-litre tank.
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