Verdict
The RM605,112 premium for the Land Rover Range Rover buys a five-seat SUV with an 818-litre boot, 2,997-mm wheelbase and rear climate control, not quicker outright performance. Its 523-hp V8 reaches 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT’s 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2-second sprint are in another league; it also reaches 315 km/h. For Malaysian buyers carrying family or luggage, the Range Rover is the sensible indulgence. For a two-seat weekend car, the AMG GT earns its lower RM1,882,888 price.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if five seats, an 818-litre boot, rear air-con and a five-year/150,000-km warranty matter more than a 3.2-second sprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want 577 hp, 800 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 315 km/h top speed for RM605,112 less.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Performance: Range Rover 523 hp, 750 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds; AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2 seconds.
- Top speed: Range Rover 250 km/h; AMG GT 315 km/h.
- Practicality: Range Rover has 5 seats and an 818-litre boot; AMG GT has 2 seats and a 351-litre boot.
- Dimensions: Range Rover is 5,052 mm long with a 2,997-mm wheelbase; AMG GT is 4,728 mm long with a 2,700-mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Range Rover RM3,872; AMG GT RM6,549.
Range Rover
- Five seats and 818 litres of boot space.
- Rear air-con, rear USB-C ports and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- RM605,112 dearer to buy.
- Slower 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.2 seconds.
- Lower 250-km/h top speed versus 315 km/h.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm from its 3,982-cc twin-turbo V8.
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315-km/h top speed.
- Head-up display, rear-axle steering and locking rear differential.
- Only two seats and a 351-litre boot.
- RM6,549 annual road tax, versus RM3,872.
- Four-year warranty versus five years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM1,882,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | — |
| 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 | 4.6 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | 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 Assist) | 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 and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 middle row seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | 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 | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | 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 | 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, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 |
| 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.
Used Range Rover & AMG GT for sale
Range Rover vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Range Rover is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and an 818-litre boot. The AMG GT is better for performance: 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds beat the Range Rover’s 523 hp, 750 Nm and 4.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,882,888, so the Range Rover is RM605,112 more expensive.
Which has lower running taxes and stronger warranty cover?
The Range Rover has lower annual road tax at RM3,872 against RM6,549 for the AMG GT. It also gets a five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty, while the AMG GT has a four-year warranty with unlimited mileage.
