Verdict
At RM1,948,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,753,008 more than the RM195,880 Toyota Fortuner, and that is not a small equipment gap. The AMG brings 577 hp and 850 Nm for a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds, plus a 667-litre boot and a deep suite of driver assistance. The Fortuner counters with seven seats, Malaysian CKD assembly, a five-year warranty and RM754 annual road tax versus RM3,211. For a Malaysian family needing extra seats, the Toyota is the rational choice; the AMG is for buyers specifically chasing extreme performance and luxury hardware.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if 577 hp, 850 Nm, a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h claim and advanced active-safety equipment matter more than a RM1.753 million price gap.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, CKD assembly, a five-year warranty and dramatically lower purchase and road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp and 850 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class five seats and 667 litres; Toyota Fortuner seven seats and 200 litres.
- Transmission: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class nine-speed dual-clutch automatic; Toyota Fortuner six-speed conventional automatic.
- Wheelbase and weight: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 2,890 mm and 2,560 kg; Toyota Fortuner 2,745 mm and 2,090 kg.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM3,211; Toyota Fortuner RM754.
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 850 Nm, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds.
- 667-litre boot and a 2,890-mm wheelbase.
- Autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM1,753,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner.
- Has five seats to the Fortuner's seven.
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter than the Fortuner's.
Fortuner
- Seven seats with tumble middle-row and space-up last-row functions.
- CKD in Malaysia, with a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM754 annual road tax is RM2,457 lower than the AMG G-Class.
- 148 hp and 400 Nm trail the AMG G-Class' 577 hp and 850 Nm by a huge margin.
- 200-litre boot is far smaller than the AMG G-Class' 667 litres.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, reverse camera or adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,948,888 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | — |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 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 & Fortuner for sale
AMG G-Class vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Toyota Fortuner better?
The AMG G-Class is better for outright performance, boot capacity and driver assistance, with 577 hp, 850 Nm and a 667-litre boot. The Fortuner is better for seven-seat family use and cost control, including RM754 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,753,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner. That gap also separates their missions: the AMG has 577 hp and extensive assistance systems, while the Toyota supplies seven seats and CKD assembly.
Which one is better for carrying people and luggage?
The Toyota Fortuner carries seven people, two more than the five-seat AMG G-Class. However, the AMG has a 667-litre boot versus 200 litres in the Fortuner, so it carries substantially more luggage with its seats in use.
