Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL asks RM999,888, so it is RM41,000 dearer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at RM958,888. For that, you get a rear-driven convertible grand tourer with a higher 275 km/h top speed and lower RM376 road tax. The G-Class is the harder-hitting daily tool on paper: 579 hp from four motors, 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 473 km EV range, five seats and a 667-litre boot. But it is capped at 180 km/h and costs RM1,340 a year in road tax.
AMG SL
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want a four-seat convertible with rear-wheel drive, 275 km/h top speed and lower annual road tax.
G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want five seats, all-wheel drive, 579 hp, 473 km EV range and a much larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 1,991 cc petrol hybrid/REV engine; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four electric motors
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 0-100 km/h in 4.9 s; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0-100 km/h in 4.7 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM376/year; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM1,340/year
AMG SL
- 275 km/h top speed is well above the G-Class’ 180 km/h
- RM376 annual road tax is much lower
- Convertible body with rear-wheel drive
- Costs RM41,000 more
- Only 240 litres of boot space
- Four seats, not five
G-Class
- 579 hp from four electric motors
- 473 km EV range from a 116.0 kWh battery
- Five seats and 667 litres of boot space
- 180 km/h top speed is far lower than the AMG SL’s 275 km/h
- RM1,340 annual road tax is higher
- Much taller and wider at 1,969 mm high and 1,984 mm wide
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 999,888 | RM 958,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | SUV |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | — |
| Torque | 480 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 579 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,164 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 116 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 473 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 275 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 3,085 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 240 litres | 667 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 275/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 275/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | De Dion Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Sports Suspension | G-Turn Capabilities, Virtual Locking Differentials |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Both Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 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 | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 376✓ | RM 1,340 |
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 SL vs G-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for daily use on paper, with five seats, 667 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and 473 km EV range. The AMG SL is better if you want a convertible GT with rear-wheel drive and a 275 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM999,888, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM958,888. That makes the AMG SL RM41,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is slightly quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL’s 4.9 seconds.