Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM249,112 less yet delivers 603 hp, 900 Nm and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Land Rover Range Rover’s 523 hp, 750 Nm and 4.6 seconds. It also brings PHEV hardware: a 13.1-kWh battery, 188-hp motor and 31 km EV range. But the Range Rover is the more useful Malaysian family choice, with an 818-litre boot versus 350 litres and five-year/150,000-km warranty cover. Choose the S-Class for rear-seat indulgence and performance; choose the Range Rover for space and SUV access.
Range Rover
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need an SUV with an 818-litre boot, 22-inch wheels and a five-year/150,000-km warranty.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the quicker 3.3-second PHEV sedan with 900 Nm and seriously lavish rear-seat equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888.
- Performance: Range Rover 523 hp, 750 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds; AMG S-Class 603 hp, 900 Nm and 3.3 seconds.
- Electrification: Range Rover petrol V8 with no motor; AMG S-Class PHEV with one 188-hp/320-Nm motor, 13.1-kWh battery and 31 km EV range.
- Practicality: Range Rover 818-litre boot and five doors; AMG S-Class 350-litre boot and four doors.
- Dimensions: Range Rover 5,052 mm long, 2,047 mm wide and 1,870 mm tall; AMG S-Class 5,289 mm long, 1,954 mm wide and 1,503 mm tall.
- Safety: Range Rover has eight airbags; AMG S-Class has 12 airbags plus blind-spot information and stability control.
Range Rover
- 818-litre boot and five-door SUV body
- Five-year/150,000-km warranty
- Heated and ventilated front seats; 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Slower 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.3 seconds
- RM249,112 more expensive
- No PHEV motor, battery or EV range
AMG S-Class
- 603 hp and 900 Nm, with a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- 31 km EV range from its 13.1-kWh PHEV battery
- Exceptional rear-seat kit including massage, ventilation, ottoman and leg rest
- 350-litre boot is far smaller than the Range Rover’s 818 litres
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter
- Higher RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM3,872
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM2,238,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| 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, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 603 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 13.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 31 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 3.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 285/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| 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 | Contactless 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 | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| 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.
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Range Rover vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The AMG S-Class is better for outright performance, PHEV running and rear-seat luxury, with 603 hp, 900 Nm and a 3.3-second sprint. The Range Rover is better for luggage capacity and SUV practicality, thanks to its 818-litre boot and five doors.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM249,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class.
Does the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class have an electric-only driving range?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system uses a 13.1-kWh battery and one 188-hp, 320-Nm motor, with a claimed 31 km EV range. The Range Rover is petrol-only and has no electric motor or EV range.
