Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs Toyota GR86
Verdict
At RM1,882,888 against RM296,000, these two coupes live in very different tax brackets. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the heavy hitter: 577 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, with a 315 km/h top speed. The Toyota GR86 is much simpler and far cheaper to run, with 234 hp, 250 Nm, rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and RM767 annual road tax versus RM6,549. It also has four seats, but the AMG GT has the bigger 351-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want huge pace, all-wheel-drive traction, an automatic dual-clutch gearbox and can live with two seats and RM6,549 yearly road tax.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a manual, rear-wheel-drive coupe with four seats, a five-year warranty and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Toyota GR86 RM296,000
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp/850 Nm; Toyota GR86 234 hp/250 Nm
- Transmission and drive: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT wet dual-clutch automatic/AWD; Toyota GR86 manual/RWD
- Acceleration and top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 s/315 km/h; Toyota GR86 6.3 s/226 km/h
- Seats and boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2 seats/351 litres; Toyota GR86 4 seats/226 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4 years/RM6,549; Toyota GR86 5 years/RM767
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,882,888 | RM 296,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 577 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 s✓ | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 315 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot space | 351 L✓ | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 6,549 | RM 767✓ |
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
- Massive 577 hp and 850 Nm outputs
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 351-litre boot
- Only two seats
- Much higher RM6,549 annual road tax
- Costs RM1,586,888 more
GR86
- Manual gearbox
- Four seats
- Lower RM767 annual road tax
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 226-litre boot
- AEB not specified
AMG GT vs GR86 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Toyota GR86 better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is better for outright performance, with 577 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The Toyota GR86 is better for manual, rear-wheel-drive driving at far lower running cost.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,586,888 more than the Toyota GR86. That gap buys far more power, all-wheel drive, a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, quicker acceleration and a higher top speed.
Which car is more practical?
It depends on the job. The Toyota GR86 has four seats, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT only has two. For luggage, the AMG GT is better, with 351 litres against the GR86’s 226 litres.