Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the extreme choice here: RM958,888, electric, 579 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with a 116.0 kWh battery good for 473 km. The Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880 and answers with seven seats, an 80-litre diesel tank and a longer 5-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, this is not a close price fight. The G-Class buys performance, EV running and a bigger 667-litre boot; the Fortuner buys seats, lower road tax and far less financial pain.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want the quicker, more powerful electric 4x4 with 579 hp, 473 km of range and a 667-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, diesel range from an 80-litre tank and the much lower RM195,880 entry point.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888 vs Toyota Fortuner RM195,880
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz G-Class electric with 4 motors vs Toyota Fortuner diesel with a 2,393 cc engine
- Power: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp vs Toyota Fortuner 148 hp
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5 vs Toyota Fortuner 7
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 litres vs Toyota Fortuner 200 litres
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM1,340/year vs Toyota Fortuner RM754/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 958,888 | RM 195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Engine | 4 motors | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 579 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 116.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 473 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 667 L✓ | 200 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,340 | RM 754✓ |
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.
G-Class
- 579 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds
- 116.0 kWh battery with 473 km EV range
- 667-litre boot is far larger than the Fortuner’s
- Costs RM763,008 more than the Fortuner
- Only five seats
- Higher RM1,340 yearly road tax
Fortuner
- Seven seats suit larger families
- Lower RM754 yearly road tax
- 5-year warranty versus the G-Class’ 4 years
- 148 hp is far down on the G-Class’ 579 hp
- Boot space is only 200 litres
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
G-Class vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for performance, EV range and boot space. The Toyota Fortuner is better if you need seven seats, a diesel drivetrain and lower running costs from the listed road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM763,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner. That gap is larger than the Fortuner’s full RM195,880 price.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Toyota Fortuner has seven seats, so it suits bigger families. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has only five seats but gives a much larger 667-litre boot versus the Fortuner’s 200 litres.