Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the RM388,000 saving makes the Maybach S-Class the stronger rear-seat luxury case: it is 180 mm longer in wheelbase, has a 470-litre boot and adds a rear fridge, folding tables and power-assisted rear doors. The AMG S-Class earns its price through pace, reaching 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds against 4.8 seconds, with 603 hp and 900 Nm. Its 13.1-kWh battery also brings a claimed 31 km EV range, but it has a smaller 350-litre boot and five seats rather than four.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if 603 hp, 900 Nm, a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 31 km of EV range matter more than rear-cabin space.
Maybach S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you want to spend RM388,000 less for the longer-wheelbase, four-seat limousine with a larger boot and rear-focused extras.
Key differences
- Price: AMG S-Class RM2,238,888; Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888.
- Performance: AMG S-Class 603 hp, 900 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds; Maybach S-Class 496 hp, 700 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
- Electrification: AMG S-Class has a 188-hp, 320-Nm motor, 13.1-kWh battery and 31 km EV range; Maybach S-Class has a 20-hp, 200-Nm motor with no battery…
- Wheelbase: AMG S-Class 3,216 mm; Maybach S-Class 3,396 mm.
- Seating and boot: AMG S-Class five seats and 350 litres; Maybach S-Class four seats and 470 litres.
- Warranty: AMG S-Class four years with unlimited mileage; Maybach S-Class two years with unlimited mileage.
AMG S-Class
- 603 hp and 900 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.
- 13.1-kWh battery and claimed 31 km EV range.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM388,000 more.
- 350-litre boot is 120 litres smaller.
- Wheelbase is 180 mm shorter and it lacks the Maybach's rear fridge and folding tables.
Maybach S-Class
- RM388,000 cheaper.
- 3,396-mm wheelbase and 470-litre boot.
- Rear fridge, folding tables and power-assisted rear doors.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds, 1.5 seconds behind the AMG S-Class.
- Has 107 hp and 200 Nm less than the AMG S-Class.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is half the AMG S-Class term.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,238,888 | RM1,850,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 496 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 700 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 13.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 31 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 290 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,289 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,954 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 470 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 265/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers, 48-volt Active Roll Stabilisation, Rear-wheel Steering (4.5 Degrees) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) | 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 Outer Two 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | 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 Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through | 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 with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt with Sunshade Gesture Opening and Closing |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | 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 | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) | 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 & 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | 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, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | 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 S-Class & Maybach S-Class for sale
AMG S-Class vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The Maybach S-Class is the better chauffeur-oriented choice, with a 3,396-mm wheelbase, 470-litre boot, rear fridge and folding tables. Choose the AMG S-Class for much stronger performance: 603 hp, 900 Nm and 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,850,888, so the AMG costs RM388,000 more.
Which has more rear-seat space and luggage room?
The Maybach S-Class has the longer 3,396-mm wheelbase, versus 3,216 mm for the AMG S-Class, and a 470-litre boot against 350 litres. It is configured for four occupants; the AMG has five seats.
