Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class vs Porsche Panamera
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class asks RM2,238,888, a RM938,888 jump over the RM1,300,000 Porsche Panamera, and the money mainly shows in pace, size and hybrid hardware: 603 hp/900 Nm, 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h, a 13.1 kWh battery and 31 km EV range. The Panamera is far from slow at 348 hp/500 Nm and 5.1 seconds, and it gives Malaysian buyers the bigger boot, 494 litres against 350 litres, plus much lower annual road tax at RM1,865 versus RM6,549.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the harder-hitting limo: 603 hp, 900 Nm, AWD and plug-in hybrid running with 31 km of EV range.
Panamera
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want the lighter-running cost on paper, the bigger 494-litre boot and still-quick AWD pace.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp/900 Nm; Porsche Panamera 348 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 s; Porsche Panamera 5.1 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 350 L; Porsche Panamera 494 L
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 5,289 mm long with 3,216 mm wheelbase; Porsche Panamera 5,052 mm long with 2,950 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM6,549/year; Porsche Panamera RM1,865/year
AMG S-Class
- Much stronger 603 hp and 900 Nm outputs
- Quicker 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Plug-in hybrid with 13.1 kWh battery and 31 km EV range
- Costs RM938,888 more
- Smaller 350-litre boot
- Annual road tax is RM6,549
Panamera
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 494-litre boot
- Lower RM1,865 annual road tax
- Lower 348 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- No EV range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,238,888 | RM 1,300,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | 900 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 13.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 31 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G | PDK |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 290 km/h✓ | 272 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,289 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,954 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 494 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Cross-drilled Carbon Ceramic Brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Cross-drilled Carbon Ceramic Brakes | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 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 | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 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) | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 6,549 | RM 1,865✓ |
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 vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class or Porsche Panamera better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is better for outright performance and plug-in hybrid ability. The Porsche Panamera is better for boot space and running-cost restraint, with lower road tax and a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888, while the Porsche Panamera costs RM1,300,000. That makes the Mercedes-Benz RM938,888 more expensive.
Which car is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. The Porsche Panamera takes 5.1 seconds. Top speed is also higher in the Mercedes-Benz, at 290 km/h versus 272 km/h.