Verdict
At RM1,948,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is RM290,000 cheaper, carries RM3,211 annual road tax and brings five-door SUV utility with a 667-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888 and its RM6,549 road tax is harder to ignore, but it is the faster machine: 603 hp, 900 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds versus 577 hp, 850 Nm and 4.4 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer chauffeured regularly, the S-Class’s 31 km EV range and lavish rear seats make the extra spend tangible.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you need the 667-litre boot, five doors, 100-litre tank and lower RM3,211 annual road tax.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if 3.3-second acceleration, 31 km of EV range and chauffeur-grade rear-seat equipment matter more than price and luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888.
- Performance: G-Class 577 hp, 850 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; S-Class 603 hp, 900 Nm and 3.3 seconds.
- Electrification: G-Class has a 20 hp/200 Nm motor with no stated battery or EV range; S-Class has a 188 hp/320 Nm motor, 13.1 kWh battery and 31 km EV range.
- Dimensions and boot: G-Class is 4,613 mm long with a 667-litre boot; S-Class is 5,289 mm long with a 350-litre boot.
- Road tax: G-Class RM3,211 per year; S-Class RM6,549 per year.
- Safety: G-Class has seven airbags; S-Class has 12 airbags.
AMG G-Class
- RM290,000 cheaper to buy and RM3,338 cheaper in annual road tax.
- 667-litre boot, five doors and a full-size spare tyre.
- 100-litre fuel tank and 22-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV tyres.
- Slower: 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h versus 3.3 seconds.
- Less output at 577 hp and 850 Nm versus 603 hp and 900 Nm.
- No stated EV-only range, while the S-Class has 31 km.
AMG S-Class
- 603 hp, 900 Nm and a 290 km/h top speed.
- 13.1 kWh battery, 188 hp motor and 31 km EV range.
- 12 airbags plus rear-seat ventilation, massage, ottoman and leg rest.
- Costs RM290,000 more and annual road tax is RM6,549 versus RM3,211.
- 350-litre boot is 317 litres smaller than the G-Class’s 667 litres.
- Four doors and no spare tyre listed, against the G-Class’s five doors and full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,948,888✓ | RM2,238,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm | 603 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 13.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 31 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 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) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 | Manual Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| 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 | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| 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 |
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 G-Class & AMG S-Class for sale
AMG G-Class vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The AMG S-Class is better for outright pace, plug-in capability and rear-seat comfort, with 603 hp, 31 km EV range and 12 airbags. The AMG G-Class is the better utility choice, with a 667-litre boot, five doors and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888, which is RM290,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class at RM1,948,888.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class has lower annual road tax at RM3,211. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is RM6,549 per year, a RM3,338 difference.
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