Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Verdict
At RM2,238,888 versus RM738,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is a very different spend: the RM1,500,000 gap buys a 3,982 cc engine with 603 hp and 900 Nm, plus all-wheel drive. It hits 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and runs to 290 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is slower at 362 hp, 500 Nm and 5.2 seconds, but it gets the more useful electrified numbers for Malaysia: 100 km EV range, 1.0 L/100 km and RM2,128 road tax. Both share the same size and 350-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the S-Class body with 603 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want the same 5,289 mm length and 3,216 mm wheelbase with 100 km EV range and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM 2,238,888 | RM 738,888
- Output: 603 hp/900 Nm | 362 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 3.3 s | 5.2 s
- EV range: 31 km | 100 km
- Driven wheels: All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive
- Road tax/year: RM 6,549 | RM 2,128
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,238,888 | RM 738,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 603 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 900 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.3 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 1.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 13.1 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 31 km | 100 km✓ |
| CO₂ | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,289 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,954 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 350 L | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 12 | 14✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 6,549 | RM 2,128✓ |
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.
AMG S-Class
- 603 hp and 900 Nm
- 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive traction
- RM 2,238,888 price
- RM 6,549 annual road tax
- 31 km EV range
S-Class
- 100 km EV range
- 1.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- 14 airbags
- 362 hp and 500 Nm
- 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive only
AMG S-Class vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
For performance, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is better: 603 hp, 900 Nm and 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h. For daily Malaysian use, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes more sense with 100 km EV range and much lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM 2,238,888, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM 738,888. That is a RM 1,500,000 difference.
Which one has the better electric-only range?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the longer EV range at 100 km, helped by a 28.6 kWh battery. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is rated at 31 km from a 13.1 kWh battery.