Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is the rational Malaysian choice at RM722,888: it has four seats, a 420-litre boot and a 2,875-mm wheelbase, while its 443-hp, 560-Nm 3.0-litre hybrid-assisted powertrain still reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The AMG GT costs RM1,160,000 more, but its 577 hp, 800 Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 cuts that sprint to 3.2 seconds and reaches 315 km/h. Buy the GT for its far more serious performance hardware; buy the CLE if passengers and luggage matter.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you need four seats, a 420-litre boot and far lower RM2,128 annual road tax without giving up 4.2-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 3.2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, 800 Nm and its active anti-roll system, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering justify the RM1,160,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Performance: AMG CLE 443 hp, 560 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds; AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Top speed: AMG CLE 250 km/h; AMG GT 315 km/h.
- Practicality: AMG CLE has four seats and a 420-litre boot; AMG GT has two seats and a 351-litre boot.
- Road tax: AMG CLE RM2,128 per year; AMG GT RM6,549 per year.
- Warranty: AMG CLE gets two years unlimited mileage; AMG GT gets four years unlimited mileage.
AMG CLE
- Four seats and a 420-litre boot.
- RM1,160,000 lower purchase price and RM4,421 lower annual road tax.
- 20-hp, 205-Nm electric motor with a 1-kWh battery.
- 443 hp and 560 Nm trail the AMG GT's 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time is one second behind the AMG GT.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus four years.
AMG GT
- 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- AMG Active Ride Control adds active anti-roll stabilisation, a locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty and 17-speaker Burmester audio.
- RM1,160,000 more expensive, with RM6,549 annual road tax.
- Two seats and a 351-litre boot versus the CLE's four seats and 420 litres.
- No rear air-con vents; the CLE has rear AC vents.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM722,888✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,128✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 443 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,000 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| 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 | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | 2 years | 4 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 AMG CLE & AMG GT for sale
AMG CLE vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The AMG GT is better for outright performance, with 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The AMG CLE is better for regular use because it has four seats, a 420-litre boot and much lower running outlay.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,160,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE. Its RM1,882,888 price compares with RM722,888 for the CLE.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE has the lower annual road tax at RM2,128, compared with RM6,549 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. That is a RM4,421 yearly difference.
