Verdict
The RM184,888 cheaper Range Rover Sport is the rational Malaysian choice when five seats, five doors and an 835-litre boot matter: it carries 484 litres more luggage than the AMG GT, while its annual road tax is RM1,635 against RM6,549. Its 396 hp mild-hybrid inline-six reaches 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, which is well behind the AMG GT’s 577 hp V8, 800 Nm and 3.2-second sprint. Choose the Mercedes only if the two-seat coupe format and huge performance advantage are central to the purchase.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need five seats, an 835-litre boot, air suspension and far lower RM1,635 annual road tax.
AMG GT
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 577 hp and 800 Nm matter more than rear-seat and luggage capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport 396 hp, 550 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Practicality: Range Rover Sport has 5 seats, 5 doors and an 835-litre boot; AMG GT has 2 seats, 2 doors and a 351-litre boot.
- Running cost: Range Rover Sport road tax is RM1,635 per year; AMG GT road tax is RM6,549 per year.
- Dimensions: Range Rover Sport is 4,946 mm long and 1,820 mm tall; AMG GT is 4,728 mm long and 1,354 mm tall.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport gets 5 years/150,000 km; AMG GT gets 4 years with unlimited mileage.
Range Rover Sport
- Five seats, five doors and an 835-litre boot.
- RM184,888 lower purchase price and RM4,914 lower annual road tax.
- Air suspension with adjustable ride height and damping.
- 396 hp and 550 Nm trail the AMG GT’s 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds, 2.5 seconds behind the AMG GT.
- 242 km/h top speed is 73 km/h lower.
AMG GT
- 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 315 km/h top speed.
- AMG Active Ride Control, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- RM184,888 higher purchase price.
- RM6,549 annual road tax is RM4,914 more.
- Only two seats and a 351-litre boot, versus five seats and 835 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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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Range Rover Sport vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Range Rover Sport is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and an 835-litre boot. The AMG GT is decisively better for outright pace, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds versus 5.7 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM184,888 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport: RM1,882,888 versus RM1,698,000.
Which costs less to tax each year?
The Range Rover Sport does. Its annual road tax is RM1,635, compared with RM6,549 for the AMG GT, a yearly difference of RM4,914.
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