Verdict
At RM1,882,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is RM356,000 cheaper and is the sharper numbers-led choice: 0-100 km/h takes 3.2 seconds and top speed is 315 km/h. Its 4,728 mm length also makes it 561 mm shorter for tighter Malaysian car parks. The RM2,238,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class brings four doors, five seats, 900 Nm, air suspension and a 31-km electric range from its 13.1-kWh battery. Choose it for chauffeured comfort and rear-seat use, not outright pace; its boot is virtually identical at 350 litres versus 351 litres.
AMG GT
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want the lower RM1,882,888 entry price, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315 km/h top speed in a two-seat coupe.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you need five seats, four doors, PHEV assistance with 31 km of EV range and a properly lavish rear cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp, 900 Nm and 3.3 seconds.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 315 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 290 km/h.
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 4,728 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is 5,289 mm long with a 3,216 mm wheelbase.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has two doors and two seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class has four doors and five seats.
- Electrification: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has no motor or EV range; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class has one 188-hp, 320-Nm motor, a 13.
AMG GT
- RM356,000 less expensive
- Quicker 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315 km/h top speed
- AMG Active Ride Control, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering
- Two seats and two doors, against five seats and four doors
- 577 hp and 800 Nm trail the S-Class's 603 hp and 900 Nm
- No electric motor or EV range
AMG S-Class
- Five-seat, four-door cabin with power-adjustable, heated, ventilated and massaging outer rear seats
- 31-km EV range from a 13.1-kWh battery
- Air suspension, 12 airbags and rear entertainment screens
- RM356,000 more expensive
- Slower 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 290 km/h top speed
- 561 mm longer, at 5,289 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888✓ | RM2,238,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Sports Car | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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, 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 | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 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 | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 3.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 290 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 285/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) | 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 |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | 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 | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 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 | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker 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 | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | 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 | Powered Boot | 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, 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.
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AMG GT vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The AMG GT is better for outright acceleration, top speed and a smaller footprint. The AMG S-Class is better if you need rear passengers, PHEV capability and limousine-grade rear-seat equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM356,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: RM2,238,888 versus RM1,882,888.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has the marginally bigger boot at 351 litres. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class holds 350 litres, so luggage capacity should not decide this comparison.
