Verdict
At RM36,000 less, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the emphatic driver’s choice: its 577 hp and 800 Nm V8 cut the 0-100 km/h sprint to 3.2 seconds, 1.7 seconds ahead of the Maybach GLS, while AMG Active Ride Control, rear-axle steering and a locking rear differential underline the brief. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is far more useful for Malaysian chauffeured travel, however, with four seats, a 3,135 mm wheelbase and 520-litre boot against the GT’s two seats, 2,700 mm and 351 litres. Its air-suspended cabin also brings reclining massage rear seats and a powered ottoman.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 315 km/h top speed and two-seat coupe layout matter more than rear-seat accommodation.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you need four proper seats, a 520-litre boot and lavish powered rear-seat comfort.
Key differences
- Price: AMG GT RM1,882,888; Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Performance: AMG GT 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds; Maybach GLS 549 hp, 770 Nm and 4.9 seconds.
- Top speed: AMG GT 315 km/h; Maybach GLS 250 km/h.
- Size: AMG GT 4,728 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase; Maybach GLS 5,205 mm and 3,135 mm.
- Practicality: AMG GT has 2 seats and 351 litres of boot space; Maybach GLS has 4 seats and 520 litres.
- Wheels and suspension: AMG GT uses 21-inch wheels and double wishbones front and rear; Maybach GLS gets 23-inch wheels, front air-suspension double wishbones…
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm V8 with a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 315 km/h top speed
- AMG Active Ride Control, rear-axle steering and locking rear differential
- Only two seats and a 351-litre boot, versus four seats and 520 litres
- No rear air-con or rear-seat adjustment
- No auto parking or soft-close doors
Maybach GLS
- Four-seat cabin with powered, ventilated, heated and massaging rear seats
- 520-litre boot and 3,135 mm wheelbase
- Air suspension, soft-close doors and automatic parking
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.7 seconds behind the AMG GT
- 549 hp and 770 Nm trail the AMG GT’s 577 hp and 800 Nm
- 250 km/h top speed is 65 km/h lower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,882,888✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Sports Car | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM3,211✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 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✓ | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 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 | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 351 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 295/30R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged 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. | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| 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, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; 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 | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Fixed Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 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 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 | 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 | 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, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close for All Doors |
| 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.
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AMG GT vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The AMG GT is better for outright pace and driver-focused hardware, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The Maybach GLS is better for carrying people in comfort, with four seats, rear massage functions and a 520-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM36,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: RM1,918,888 versus RM1,882,888.
Which has the better rear-seat experience?
The Maybach GLS, decisively. It has powered rear seats with memory, heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, a left-side ottoman and leg rest. The AMG GT has fixed rear seats and no rear air-conditioning.
