Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the emphatic performance choice: its 577 hp, 800 Nm V8 and all-wheel drive deliver 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, against the C-Class’ 201 hp, 300 Nm hybrid-assisted four-cylinder and 7.3 seconds. But it costs RM1,882,888 to the C-Class’ RM292,888, a RM1,590,000 gap, while annual road tax is RM6,549 versus RM90. For Malaysian roads and daily duties, the C-Class’ five seats, 455-litre boot and 6.6 L/100 km rating make far more rational sense. The AMG GT is a two-seat indulgence for buyers chasing its pace and chassis hardware.
AMG GT
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 577 hp, 800 Nm, 3.2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and AMG Active Ride Control matter more than RM1.59 million and daily practicality.
C-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if you need five seats, a 455-litre boot, 6.6 L/100 km rated economy and RM90 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888; Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM292,888.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm; Mercedes-Benz C-Class 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz C-Class 7.3 seconds.
- Seats and boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2 seats and 351 litres; Mercedes-Benz C-Class 5 seats and 455 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549; Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM90.
- Driveline and wheels: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT all-wheel drive on 21-inch wheels; Mercedes-Benz C-Class rear-wheel drive on 18-inch wheels.
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm from a 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8.
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time with all-wheel drive.
- AMG Active Ride Control, active anti-roll stabilisation, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- RM1,590,000 more expensive than the C-Class.
- Only 2 seats and a 351-litre boot, versus 5 seats and 455 litres.
- RM6,549 annual road tax, against RM90.
C-Class
- Five seats, four doors and a 455-litre boot.
- 6.6 L/100 km rated economy from its petrol hybrid/REV powertrain.
- RM90 annual road tax and rear 40:20:40 split-folding seats.
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the AMG GT's 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h takes 7.3 seconds, 4.1 seconds behind the AMG GT.
- Passive cruise control and no head-up display, where the AMG GT gets adaptive cruise control and a head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888 | RM292,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Sports Car | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 300 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 78 mm × 78.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 7.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 246 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 151 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres | 455 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 225/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 245/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. | Agility Control Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes (7 to 250 km/h), with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (7 to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Collision Prevention, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Prevention, Active Bonnet |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Sun Shades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 11.4" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, 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 |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto-dimming Mirrors, Qi Wireless Charger, Fingerprint Scanner |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 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.
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AMG GT vs C-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Mercedes-Benz C-Class better?
The AMG GT is better for outright performance, with 577 hp and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The C-Class is the better daily-use car, carrying five people, 455 litres of luggage and costing vastly less to buy and tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,590,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: RM1,882,888 versus RM292,888.
Which is cheaper to run on annual road tax?
The C-Class is dramatically cheaper on annual road tax at RM90. The AMG GT costs RM6,549 per year, a difference of RM6,459.
