Verdict
At RM1,882,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the outright performance choice: its 577 hp, 800 Nm V8 and all-wheel drive cut the 0-100 km/h run to 3.2 seconds, against the MG Cyberster’s 338 hp motor, 475 Nm and 5.0 seconds. But the RM299,900 Cyberster changes the Malaysian ownership equation with RM395 annual road tax, a 77 kWh battery and 508 km range. The AMG is faster, larger in the boot and far better equipped, yet its RM6,549 road tax and RM1,582,988 price gap are serious commitments.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 3.2-second pace, 800 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 351-litre boot matter more than the enormous purchase and road-tax premium.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want an electric two-seat convertible with 508 km range, 144 kW DC charging and dramatically lower entry and annual road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; MG Cyberster RM299,900
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds; MG Cyberster 5.0 seconds
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp/800 Nm; MG Cyberster 338 hp motor/475 Nm
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT all-wheel drive; MG Cyberster rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 351 litres; MG Cyberster 249 litres
- Airbags: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 8; MG Cyberster 4
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm deliver a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering
- 351-litre boot, 17-speaker Burmester audio and head-up display
- RM1,582,988 more expensive
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM395
Cyberster
- 77 kWh battery with 508 km range
- 144 kW DC charging and 2.5 kW V2L
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus eight-year powertrain cover
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 249-litre boot is 102 litres smaller
- Four airbags versus eight, with single-zone climate control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888 | RM299,900✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 338 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 475 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 77 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 508 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,885 kg |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" 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) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | — |
| 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 | LED Projector |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| 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 | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & Cyberster for sale
AMG GT vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or MG Cyberster better?
The AMG GT is better for outright pace, handling hardware and equipment, with 577 hp, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Cyberster is the more rational electric choice, delivering 508 km range and vastly lower running taxes.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,582,988 more than the MG Cyberster. That gap also extends to annual road tax: RM6,549 for the AMG GT against RM395 for the Cyberster.
Which has better warranty cover?
The MG Cyberster has longer stated cover: seven years or 150,000 km for the vehicle, eight years with unlimited mileage for the powertrain, and eight years or 150,000 km for the battery. The AMG GT has a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
