Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
At RM1,948,888 against RM195,880, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is in another financial league, and its numbers match that: 577 hp, 800 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a 240 km/h top speed. The Toyota Fortuner counters with seven seats, diesel torque, a five-year warranty and far lower RM754 road tax. Both are all-wheel-drive SUVs with seven airbags, but one is a high-output luxury 4x4; the other is the practical Malaysian family choice.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want the much faster five-seat SUV, with 577 hp, 800 Nm, AEB and a 667-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, diesel running, a five-year warranty and RM754 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 5; Toyota Fortuner 7
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp/800 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp/400 Nm
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 667 litres; Toyota Fortuner 200 litres
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM3,211 per year; Toyota Fortuner RM754 per year
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4,613 mm long/1,984 mm wide; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long/1,855 mm wide
AMG G-Class
- Huge 577 hp and 800 Nm outputs
- 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- 667-litre boot and AEB
- Only five seats
- RM3,211 annual road tax
- Tall, wide body at 1,969 mm high and 1,984 mm wide
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin
- Five-year warranty
- Lower RM754 annual road tax
- 148 hp is far behind the AMG G-Class
- Boot space is only 200 litres
- No AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,948,888 | RM 195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 577 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 667 L✓ | 200 L |
| Fuel tank | 100 L | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | RM 754✓ |
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 Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is better for performance and boot space, with 577 hp and 667 litres. The Toyota Fortuner is better for families needing seven seats, lower road tax and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,753,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner. That gap is larger than the Fortuner’s entire RM195,880 price.
Which one is more practical for a Malaysian family?
The Toyota Fortuner is more practical if you need seven seats. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class has the larger listed boot at 667 litres, but it seats only five.