Verdict
At RM1,882,888, the AMG GT costs RM1,144,000 more than the RM738,888 S-Class, and its 577 hp, 850 Nm V8, all-wheel drive and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time make the case for outright pace. But it is a two-seat, two-door coupe. The S-Class brings five seats, a 100 km EV range from its 28.6 kWh battery and a 3,216 mm wheelbase, so it is the far more usable Malaysian luxury car. Pick the AMG GT only when the performance hardware is the point.
AMG GT
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 577 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than rear-seat practicality.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you need five seats, plug-in hybrid driving with up to 100 km of EV range and proper rear-passenger accommodation.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888.
- Engine output: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 850 Nm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 seconds.
- Seating and doors: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 2 seats and 2 doors; Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 5 seats and 4 doors.
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2,700 mm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3,216 mm.
- Electrification: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has no motor, battery or EV range listed; Mercedes-Benz S-Class has one 147 hp, 440 Nm motor, a 28.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 850 Nm from a 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8.
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time with all-wheel drive.
- Carbon-ceramic brakes, active anti-roll stabilisation and rear-axle steering.
- Costs RM1,144,000 more.
- Only two seats and two doors.
- No electric motor, battery or EV range.
S-Class
- Five-seat cabin with power-adjustable, heated, ventilated and massaging outer rear seats.
- 28.6 kWh battery and up to 100 km EV range.
- 3,216 mm wheelbase, rear air-conditioning and rear entertainment displays.
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the AMG GT's 577 hp and 850 Nm.
- Its 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.0 seconds slower.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than the AMG GT's all-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888 | RM738,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Sports Car | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 147 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| 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 (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 67 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| 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. | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered 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, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM2,128✓ |
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.
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AMG GT vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The S-Class is better for most buyers because it has five seats, four doors, a 100 km EV range and far greater rear-seat equipment. The AMG GT is better for performance, with 577 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,144,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Which has the larger boot?
The AMG GT has the marginally larger boot at 351 litres, just 1 litre ahead of the S-Class at 350 litres. The S-Class remains much more practical for passengers, with five seats instead of two.