Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Verdict
This is not a subtle comparison: the AMG GT is a two-door sports car with 577 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second century sprint, while the C-Class is a four-door compact executive sedan with 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 20 hp mild-hybrid motor. For Malaysian use, the C-Class gives you five seats, 455 litres of boot space and RM90 annual road tax. The AMG GT trades that for carbon-ceramic brakes, rear-axle steering, a locking rear diff and 315 km/h capability.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want the full-fat performance car: 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h, 315 km/h flat out and AMG chassis hardware matter more than rear-seat space or cost.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if you need a daily Mercedes sedan with five seats, a 455-litre boot, mild-hybrid assistance and far lower running tax.
Key differences
- Price: AMG GT RM 1,882,888; C-Class RM 292,888
- Output: AMG GT 577 hp and 850 Nm; C-Class 201 hp and 300 Nm, plus a 20 hp motor
- 0-100 km/h: AMG GT 3.2 seconds; C-Class 7.3 seconds
- Layout: AMG GT coupe with 2 doors and 2 seats; C-Class sedan with 4 doors and 5 seats
- Boot space: AMG GT 351 litres; C-Class 455 litres
- Road tax: AMG GT RM 6,549 a year; C-Class RM 90 a year
AMG GT
- Huge performance advantage: 577 hp, 850 Nm and 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h
- AMG chassis kit includes Active Ride Control, active anti-roll stabilisation, rear-axle steering and a locking rear diff
- Gets carbon-ceramic brakes, adaptive cruise control, head-up display and a 17-speaker Burmester system
- Costs RM 1,590,000 more than the C-Class
- Only 2 doors and 2 seats versus the C-Class' 4 doors and 5 seats
- Higher annual road tax: RM 6,549 versus RM 90
C-Class
- Far more practical: 5 seats, rear air-con vents and a 455-litre boot
- Much cheaper to buy, with RM 90 annual road tax
- Adds auto parking, rear USB-C ports, rear cup holders and rear window shades
- Much slower: 7.3 seconds to 100 km/h versus 3.2 seconds
- Lower output: 201 hp and 300 Nm versus 577 hp and 850 Nm
- Gets passive cruise control, while the AMG GT has adaptive cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,882,888 | RM 292,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Sports Car | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 7.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 246 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,033 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres | 455 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 225/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 255/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs, Carbon Ceramic | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs, Carbon Ceramic | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. | Agility Control Suspension with Selective Damping System |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 6,549 | RM 90✓ |
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 GT vs C-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Mercedes-Benz C-Class better?
The AMG GT is better for performance, with 577 hp and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The C-Class is better for daily use, with five seats, a 455-litre boot and RM90 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The AMG GT costs RM 1,882,888, while the C-Class costs RM 292,888. That is a RM 1,590,000 difference before considering road tax and running costs.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The C-Class. It has four doors, five seats, rear air-con vents and 455 litres of boot space. The AMG GT is a two-door, two-seat coupe with a smaller 351-litre boot.