Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is in another performance league: 577 hp and 800 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h run to 3.2 seconds, against the Toyota GR86’s 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds. Its all-wheel drive, nine-speed dual-clutch transmission and 351-litre boot add real breadth, but it is a two-seater and costs RM1,586,888 more. For a Malaysian buyer, the AMG’s RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM767 also matters. The GR86 is the far more attainable four-seat manual coupe, with a full-size spare tyre and five-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want 577 hp, 800 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time, and can absorb its RM6,549 yearly road tax.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if a six-speed manual, four seats and dramatically lower purchase and annual road-tax costs matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Performance: AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds; GR86 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds.
- Driveline/transmission: AMG GT all-wheel drive with nine-speed wet dual-clutch automatic; GR86 rear-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Seating/boot: AMG GT has 2 seats and 351 litres; GR86 has 4 seats and 226 litres.
- Road tax: AMG GT RM6,549 per year; GR86 RM767 per year.
- Driver assistance: AMG GT has autonomous braking and steering lane-keeping assist; GR86 has neither.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm with a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- 351-litre boot, 360-degree camera and 17-speaker Burmester audio.
- RM1,882,888 price and RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM296,000 and RM767.
- Only two seats, where the GR86 carries four.
- No full-size spare tyre listed, unlike the GR86.
GR86
- Six-speed manual with rear-wheel drive and rear limited-slip differential.
- Four seats and a full-size spare tyre.
- Five-year/150,000-km warranty and much lower annual road tax.
- 234 hp, 250 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time trail the AMG GT heavily.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or front/rear parking sensors.
- 226-litre boot is 125 litres smaller than the AMG GT’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM767✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| 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 Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| 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 | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 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.
Used AMG GT & GR86 for sale
AMG GT vs GR86 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Toyota GR86 better?
The AMG GT is better for outright performance, with 577 hp, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The GR86 is better for a manual gearbox, four seats, a full-size spare tyre and far lower ownership entry costs.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,586,888 more than the Toyota GR86: RM1,882,888 versus RM296,000.
Which coupe is more practical?
The Toyota GR86 has four seats and a foldable rear seat, while the AMG GT has two fixed seats. The AMG GT carries more luggage, however, with a 351-litre boot versus 226 litres in the GR86.
