Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the RM1,191,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the rationally usable AMG: five seats, five doors and a 630-litre boot against the AMG GT’s two seats, two doors and 351 litres. Its 603 hp, 850 Nm V8 and 21 hp mild-hybrid motor also exceed the GT’s 577 hp and 800 Nm. But the RM1,882,888 AMG GT is plainly the quicker car, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds versus 3.9 seconds and running to 315 km/h rather than 250 km/h. The GLE also saves RM3,338 a year in road tax.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you need five seats, a 630-litre boot and lower RM3,211 annual road tax without giving up 603 hp.
AMG GT
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315 km/h top speed matter more than rear-seat accommodation and luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds and 315 km/h.
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp and 850 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has five seats and a 630-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has two seats and a 351-litre boot.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549 per year.
- Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is 4,924 mm long with a 2,995 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 4,728 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm, plus a 21 hp mild-hybrid motor.
- Five seats, five doors and a 630-litre boot.
- RM3,338 less annual road tax.
- Slower 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.2 seconds.
- 250 km/h top speed trails the AMG GT’s 315 km/h.
- Costs RM691,000 less, but lacks the AMG GT’s Digital Light Matrix LEDs and 17-speaker Burmester system.
AMG GT
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 315 km/h top speed.
- Digital Light Matrix LED headlamps and a 17-speaker Burmester sound system.
- AMG Active Ride Control with active anti-roll stabilisation, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- RM691,000 more expensive.
- Two seats and a 351-litre boot, versus five seats and 630 litres.
- RM6,549 annual road tax, RM3,338 more than the AMG GLE.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,191,888✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 21 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 2,156 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,450 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40R22 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link 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 | AMG Active Ride Control+ | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (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 | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester 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 | Powered Boot with 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 | — |
| 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 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 AMG GLE & AMG GT for sale
AMG GLE vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The AMG GLE is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and a 630-litre boot. The AMG GT is better for outright pace, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 3.9 to 3.2 seconds and raising top speed to 315 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,882,888, which is RM691,000 more than the RM1,191,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is decisively more practical. It has five doors, five seats, a 630-litre boot, rear dual-zone climate control, rear USB-C ports and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat; the AMG GT has two seats and a 351-litre boot.
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