Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is in another performance class: 577 hp, 850 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, against the Toyota Fortuner’s 148 hp and 400 Nm. It also gets a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. Yet the Fortuner is the rational Malaysian family machine: it seats seven rather than five, is CKD and carries RM754 annual road tax versus RM3,211. Its 200-litre boot is modest beside the G-Class’s 667 litres, however, so the extra row comes with a luggage compromise.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want 577 hp performance, 850 Nm and a far broader suite of driver assistance systems.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if seven seats, CKD assembly and much lower annual road tax matter more than outright pace and equipment.
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
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM3,211 per year; Toyota Fortuner RM754 per year
- Wheels and tyres: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 22-inch alloys with 295/40R22 tyres; Toyota Fortuner 17-inch alloys with 265/65R17 tyres
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 2,890 mm; Toyota Fortuner 2,745 mm
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 850 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- 667-litre boot and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM1,753,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner
- Five seats versus the Fortuner's seven
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM754
Fortuner
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble middle-row and space-up last-row functions
- CKD assembly and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 80-litre fuel tank, front foglamps and a front digital video recorder
- 148 hp and 400 Nm trail the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class's 577 hp and 850 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control
- 200-litre boot is far smaller than the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class's 667 litres
| 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 at 6,000 rpm✓ | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| 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 | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (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.
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AMG G-Class vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is better for performance and safety assistance, with 577 hp, 850 Nm, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. The Toyota Fortuner is better for carrying seven people and keeping annual road tax much lower.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,753,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner.
Which one carries more passengers and luggage?
The Toyota Fortuner carries seven passengers, two more than the five-seat Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class. But with all seats in use, the G-Class has the larger quoted boot at 667 litres versus 200 litres.
