Verdict
At RM1,698,000, the Range Rover Sport costs RM390,888 less than the RM2,088,888 AMG GT 4-Door and is the more rational Malaysian luxury car: five seats, an 835-litre boot, 90-litre tank and RM1,635 annual road tax make a tangible difference. The Mercedes is for outright pace, not practicality; its 630 hp V8, two electric motors rated at 204 hp, 900 Nm and 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time leave the 396 hp, 5.7-second Land Rover far behind. But its RM6,549 road tax and four-seat cabin are hard commitments.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need five seats, an 835-litre boot, air suspension with Terrain Response 2 and far lower annual road tax.
AMG GT 4-Door
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if a 630 hp V8, 900 Nm, 2.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint and 316 km/h top speed matter more than rear-seat and luggage capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM2,088,888.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport has 396 hp, 550 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; AMG GT 4-Door has 630 hp, 900 Nm and does it in 2.9 seconds.
- Road tax: Range Rover Sport costs RM1,635 per year; AMG GT 4-Door costs RM6,549 per year.
- Practicality: Range Rover Sport seats five and has an 835-litre boot; AMG GT 4-Door seats four and has a 456-litre boot.
- Dimensions: Range Rover Sport is 4,946 mm long and 1,820 mm tall; AMG GT 4-Door is 5,054 mm long and 1,447 mm tall.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport gets five years or 150,000 km; AMG GT 4-Door gets two years with unlimited mileage.
Range Rover Sport
- Five seats and an 835-litre boot.
- RM4,914 lower annual road tax.
- Adjustable air suspension, Terrain Response 2 and a full-size spare tyre.
- 396 hp and 550 Nm trail the Mercedes' 630 hp and 900 Nm.
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.8 seconds slower.
- Six airbags versus seven in the Mercedes.
AMG GT 4-Door
- 630 hp, 900 Nm and a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 316 km/h top speed versus 242 km/h.
- Two electric motors rated at 204 hp, plus a 12 km EV range.
- Costs RM390,888 more.
- RM6,549 annual road tax is RM4,914 higher.
- Four seats and a 456-litre boot versus the Land Rover's five seats and 835 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000✓ | RM2,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm | 630 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 8.6 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 12 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 316 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,054 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,951 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,158 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 456 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 315/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
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.
Used Range Rover Sport & AMG GT 4-Door for sale
Range Rover Sport vs AMG GT 4-Door FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door better?
The Range Rover Sport is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and an 835-litre boot. The AMG GT 4-Door is decisively better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds against 5.7 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM390,888 more: RM2,088,888 versus RM1,698,000 for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Which has lower running commitments in Malaysia?
The Range Rover Sport has much lower annual road tax at RM1,635, compared with RM6,549 for the AMG GT 4-Door. It also has a 90-litre fuel tank, versus 80 litres in the Mercedes.
