Verdict
These two all-wheel-drive petrol cars serve radically different Malaysian lives. At RM1,882,888, the AMG GT costs RM1,603,888 more than the RM279,000 Outback, but delivers 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time against 185 hp, 245 Nm and 9.6 seconds. The Subaru is the practical choice: five seats, five doors and a 522-litre boot versus two seats, two doors and 351 litres. It also cuts annual road tax from RM6,549 to RM878. The Mercedes is for outright speed and specialist hardware; the Outback makes far more sense for passengers and luggage.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 577 hp, 800 Nm, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint and AMG Active Ride Control matter more than RM1,603,888 and daily practicality.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you need five seats, a 522-litre boot, five doors and annual road tax of RM878 rather than RM6,549.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Subaru Outback RM279,000.
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm; Subaru Outback 185 hp and 245 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds; Subaru Outback 9.6 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2 seats and 351 litres; Subaru Outback 5 seats and 522 litres.
- Road tax per year: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549; Subaru Outback RM878.
- Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4,728 mm long and 1,354 mm tall; Subaru Outback 4,870 mm long and 1,682 mm tall.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm from a 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8.
- 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.
- RM1,603,888 more expensive than the Outback.
- Only two seats, two doors and a 351-litre boot versus five seats, five doors and 522 litres.
- Annual road tax is RM6,549, against RM878.
Outback
- Five seats, five doors and a 522-litre boot.
- RM279,000 price and RM878 annual road tax.
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats, rear AC vents and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 185 hp and 245 Nm trail the AMG GT's 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- Takes 9.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h, versus 3.2 seconds.
- Has seven airbags to the AMG GT's eight, and lacks a head-up display and navigation.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888 | RM279,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Wagon |
| Segment | Sports Car | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM878✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 185 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 245 Nm at 3,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Boxer 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | Lineartronic CVT |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Subaru |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 206 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,756 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 63 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 225.60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Bridgestone Alenza H/L33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| 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 Two Rear Passenger 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 | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory | 10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof 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 | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| 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 and PIN Code Access |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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 GT vs Outback FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Subaru Outback better?
The Outback is better for most buyers needing five seats, a 522-litre boot and far lower purchase and road-tax costs. Choose the AMG GT only if its 577 hp V8, 3.2-second sprint and specialised chassis hardware are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,882,888 and the Subaru Outback costs RM279,000, a difference of RM1,603,888.
Which is faster, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Subaru Outback?
The AMG GT is decisively faster: 0-100 km/h takes 3.2 seconds and top speed is 315 km/h. The Outback needs 9.6 seconds for 0-100 km/h and reaches 206 km/h.
