Verdict
The Evora is about 68% cheaper, the AMG GT has a 54% bigger boot, while the AMG GT is 31% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM603,141✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,182✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,456 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 400 hp at 7,000 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 410 Nm at 3,500 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 300 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,385 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,972 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,229 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,395 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 160 litres | 351 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/35R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10-spoke Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 10-spoke Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Bilstein high performance gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs, Lotus DPM with Sport mode. Front brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing). Rear brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing) | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 7" Alpine DVD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers and 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key, Push Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 2-year free service | — |
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.
