Verdict
At RM1,948,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM98,000 more than the RM1,850,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class, yet its annual road tax is RM3,338 lower at RM3,211. The G-Class is the stronger and quicker five-seater, with 577 hp, 850 Nm, 4.4-second 0-100 km/h pace and a 667-litre boot. But for a Malaysian buyer chauffeured in the back, the Maybach’s 3,396-mm wheelbase, reclining massage rear seats and rear entertainment make the more convincing case. It also gets 12 airbags, against seven in the G-Class.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you need five seats, a 667-litre boot and the quicker 577-hp, 850-Nm powertrain.
Maybach S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if rear-seat comfort matters most, with massage, ventilation, an ottoman and 11.6-inch rear screens.
Key differences
- Price: AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888.
- Power and torque: AMG G-Class 577 hp and 850 Nm; Maybach S-Class 496 hp and 700 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: AMG G-Class 4.4 seconds and 240 km/h; Maybach S-Class 4.8 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Dimensions: AMG G-Class has a 2,890-mm wheelbase and is 4,613 mm long; Maybach S-Class has a 3,396-mm wheelbase and is 5,469 mm long.
- Seating and boot: AMG G-Class has five seats and 667 litres; Maybach S-Class has four seats and 470 litres.
- Annual road tax: AMG G-Class RM3,211; Maybach S-Class RM6,549.
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 850 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.
- Five seats and a 667-litre boot.
- 100-litre fuel tank and a full-size spare tyre.
- Seven airbags versus the Maybach S-Class' 12.
- No rear-seat ventilation, massage, ottoman or rear entertainment displays.
- Shorter 2,890-mm wheelbase than the Maybach S-Class' 3,396 mm.
Maybach S-Class
- Power-adjustable, ventilated and massage rear seats with ottoman and leg rest.
- 12 airbags, plus pedestrian/cyclist detection and evasive steering assist.
- Rear entertainment includes twin 11.6-inch displays, a seven-inch tablet and 710-watt Burmester 3D audio.
- 496 hp and 700 Nm trail the AMG G-Class' 577 hp and 850 Nm.
- Four seats and a 470-litre boot, against five seats and 667 litres.
- RM6,549 annual road tax is RM3,338 higher than the AMG G-Class'.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,948,888 | RM1,850,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 496 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 700 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 265/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | Adaptive Dampers, 48-volt Active Roll Stabilisation, Rear-wheel Steering (4.5 Degrees) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point with Illumination, Rear Belt Bags and Rear Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Heated Headrests; Powered Ottoman with Massage Function; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| 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 | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt with Sunshade Gesture Opening and Closing |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11.6" 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 and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close for All Doors; Power-assisted Rear Doors with Gesture-operated One-touch Closing |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets, Folding Rear Tables, Rear Fridge |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 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 AMG G-Class & Maybach S-Class for sale
AMG G-Class vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The Maybach S-Class is better for rear passengers, thanks to its reclining massage rear seats, ottoman and rear screens. Choose the AMG G-Class for five seats, 667 litres of boot space and faster 4.4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,948,888 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,850,888, so the G-Class is RM98,000 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The AMG G-Class has lower annual road tax at RM3,211, compared with RM6,549 for the Maybach S-Class. That is a RM3,338 yearly difference in the G-Class' favour.
