Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the serious performance choice: its 577 hp, 800 Nm V8 dispatches 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reaches 315 km/h. But at RM1,882,888, plus RM6,549 annual road tax, it is a two-seat coupe with a 351-litre boot. The RM873,888 AMG GLE Coupe is RM1,009,000 cheaper, carries five, and has a 655-litre boot. Its 429 hp hybrid-assisted inline-six is slower at 5.0 seconds, yet makes far more sense for Malaysian family use, helped by RM1,638 annual road tax.
AMG GT
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace, 800 Nm and AMG Active Ride Control matter more than rear seats and luggage space.
AMG GLE Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you need five seats, a 655-litre boot and a far lower RM1,638 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 429 hp, 560 Nm and 5.0 seconds.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 315 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 250 km/h.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 2 seats and a 351-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has 5 seats and a 655-litre boot.
- Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 4,728 mm long and 1,354 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is 4,939 mm long and 1,730 mm tall.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM1,638 per year.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm V8 performance
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h and 315 km/h top speed
- AMG Active Ride Control, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering
- RM1,009,000 more expensive
- Only two seats and a 351-litre boot
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM1,638
AMG GLE Coupe
- Five seats and 655-litre boot
- RM1,009,000 lower purchase price
- Massage, heated and ventilated front seats plus rear climate control
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Produces 148 hp and 240 Nm less than the AMG GT
- 250 km/h top speed is 65 km/h lower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888 | RM873,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Sports Car | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM1,638✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 429 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 560 Nm at 2,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 65 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres | 655 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| 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) | 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 |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| 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 |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 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 & AMG GLE Coupe for sale
AMG GT vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The AMG GT is better for outright pace, with 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint. The AMG GLE Coupe is better for daily family duties, bringing five seats, a 655-litre boot and much lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,009,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe. The gap also extends to annual road tax: RM6,549 for the GT versus RM1,638 for the GLE Coupe.
Which Mercedes-AMG has more passenger and luggage room?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe does. It has five seats, a 2,935 mm wheelbase and a 655-litre boot, against the AMG GT's two seats, 2,700 mm wheelbase and 351-litre boot.
More comparisons
Mercedes-Benz AMG GTvsMercedes-Benz AMG GLEMercedes-Benz AMG GLE CoupevsMercedes-Benz AMG GLEMercedes-Benz AMG GTvsLand Rover Range Rover SportMercedes-Benz AMG GLE CoupevsLand Rover Range Rover SportMercedes-Benz AMG GTvsPorsche Cayenne Coupe ElectricMercedes-Benz AMG GLE CoupevsPorsche Cayenne Coupe Electric
