Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
Verdict
At RM2,238,888 against RM1,850,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class asks RM388,000 more for a very different brief. It has 603 hp, 900 Nm and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 13.1 kWh plug-in hybrid battery and 31 km EV range. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is slower at 4.8 seconds, but it is 180 mm longer, has 180 mm more wheelbase and carries 470 litres of luggage. Road tax is identical at RM6,549, so the choice is performance or rear-seat space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the quicker, stronger S-Class with 603 hp, 900 Nm, 3.3-second acceleration and a usable 31 km EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you want the longer four-seat car with a 3,396 mm wheelbase and 470-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp and 900 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 496 hp and 700 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 s and 290 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 4.8 s and 250 km/h
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 5,289 mm long with a 3,216 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 5,469 mm long with a 3,396 mm wheelbase
- Cabin and boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 5 seats and 350 L; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 4 seats and 470 L
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 4 years; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,238,888 | RM 1,850,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 603 hp✓ | 496 hp |
| Torque | 900 Nm✓ | 700 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.3 s✓ | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.7 L/100km |
| Battery | 13.1 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 31 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,289 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,954 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Boot space | 350 L | 470 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 12 | 12 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 6,549 | RM 6,549 |
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 S-Class
- Much quicker: 3.3 s to 100 km/h
- Higher outputs: 603 hp and 900 Nm
- 13.1 kWh battery with 31 km EV range
- Costs RM388,000 more
- Smaller 350-litre boot
- Shorter 3,216 mm wheelbase
Maybach S-Class
- Longer 5,469 mm body
- Bigger 470-litre boot
- Lower purchase price
- Slower 4.8 s 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 496 hp and 700 Nm outputs
- Only four seats
AMG S-Class vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is better for performance, with 603 hp and 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is better for rear-seat space, with a 3,396 mm wheelbase and four-seat layout.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM388,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaches 290 km/h, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class takes 4.8 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h.