Verdict
These sedans take sharply different routes. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door delivers 630 hp, 900 Nm and a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class’s 496 hp, 700 Nm and 4.8 seconds. It also has two motors rated at 204 hp and 12 km of EV range. But the Maybach is the better chauffeur-minded Malaysian choice: its 3,396-mm wheelbase is 445 mm longer, and it backs that space with reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats, an ottoman and rear screens. The AMG is for the driver; the Maybach is for its passengers.
AMG GT 4-Door
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if outright pace, 316 km/h top speed and a more compact 5,054-mm body matter more than rear-seat luxury.
Maybach S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you want the longer 3,396-mm wheelbase, extensive rear-seat comfort kit and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM2,088,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888.
- Performance: AMG GT 4-Door 630 hp, 900 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds; Maybach S-Class 496 hp, 700 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
- Wheelbase: AMG GT 4-Door 2,951 mm; Maybach S-Class 3,396 mm.
- Length and boot: AMG GT 4-Door 5,054 mm and 456 litres; Maybach S-Class 5,469 mm and 470 litres.
- Safety airbags: AMG GT 4-Door seven; Maybach S-Class 12.
- Top speed: AMG GT 4-Door 316 km/h; Maybach S-Class 250 km/h.
AMG GT 4-Door
- 630 hp and 900 Nm, with a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Two motors rated at 204 hp and 12 km EV range.
- 316 km/h top speed and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
- RM238,000 more expensive.
- 445 mm shorter wheelbase and 14 litres less boot space.
- Seven airbags versus 12, with far less rear-seat adjustment and comfort equipment.
Maybach S-Class
- RM238,000 cheaper to buy.
- 3,396-mm wheelbase, reclining rear seats, ottoman and left-side leg rest.
- 12 airbags, air suspension, rear-wheel steering and 470-litre boot.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds versus 2.9 seconds.
- 496 hp and 700 Nm trail the AMG’s 630 hp and 900 Nm.
- 250 km/h top speed versus 316 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,088,888 | RM1,850,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 630 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 496 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 700 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 204 hp✓ | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| EV Range | 12 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.9 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 316 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,054 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,447 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,951 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Weight | 2,158 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 456 litres | 470 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R21 | 265/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers | Adaptive Dampers, 48-volt Active Roll Stabilisation, Rear-wheel Steering (4.5 Degrees) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 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 | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point with Illumination, Rear Belt Bags and Rear Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Centre Armrest | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Heated Headrests; Powered Ottoman with Massage Function; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| 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, Front Tilt with Sunshade Gesture Opening and Closing |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 4 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11.6" 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 and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close for All Doors; Power-assisted Rear Doors with Gesture-operated One-touch Closing |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets, Folding Rear Tables, Rear Fridge |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 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 AMG GT 4-Door & Maybach S-Class for sale
AMG GT 4-Door vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The AMG GT 4-Door is better for the driver, with 630 hp and 2.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration. The Maybach S-Class is better for rear occupants, thanks to its 3,396-mm wheelbase, reclining massaging rear seats and ottoman.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM2,088,888, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,850,888. The AMG is RM238,000 more expensive.
Which has the better rear-seat setup?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class does. It has power-adjustable rear seats with memory, heating, ventilation, massage and one-touch recline, plus a powered ottoman, leg rest, rear entertainment displays and powered sunshades. The AMG GT 4-Door has a rear centre armrest.
