Verdict
The Pajero is about 70% cheaper, the G-Class is 57% more powerful, while the G-Class has a 25% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM958,888 | RM291,178✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,340✓ | RM2,965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve SOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 3,828 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 247 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 329 Nm at 2,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 95 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 4 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 579 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,164 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 116 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 473 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Two-speed Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | INVECS-II with Sport Mode |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | —✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Weight | 3,085 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 88 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/50R20 | 265/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/50R20 | 265/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | Falken Azenis FK520 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | De Dion Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Turn Capabilities, Virtual Locking Differentials | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Middle Row 60:40 Split Folding, Third row removable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map, Room, Reading, Ambient Lamps |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player, Rockford Fosgate Audio System with Amp and 12 speakers, 9" Rear Monitor with 2 Wireless Headphones |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 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.
