Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888 against RM738,888 for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a RM1.5 million gulf. The AMG answers with 603 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time, but its 13.1-kWh battery manages 31 km and AC charging is limited to 3.7 kW. The S-Class is far more useful as a plug-in hybrid: 100 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging from its 28.6-kWh battery. Both retain the same 5,289-mm body, 3,216-mm wheelbase, 350-litre boot and lavish rear-seat specification.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if 603 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than a RM1.5 million saving and electric range.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want the same limousine dimensions and rear-seat luxuries with 100 km of EV range and much faster charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888.
- System output: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp and 900 Nm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- Acceleration and drive: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class AWD, 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RWD, 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 13.1 kWh and 31 km; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 28.6 kWh and 100 km.
- Charging: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.7 kW AC and no DC rate; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC.
- Safety count: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 12 airbags; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 14 airbags.
AMG S-Class
- 603 hp and 900 Nm from its V8 plug-in hybrid system.
- All-wheel drive and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 21-inch forged wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres.
- RM1.5 million more expensive.
- 31 km EV range versus 100 km.
- 3.7 kW AC charging and no DC charging rate, versus 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC.
S-Class
- 100 km EV range from a 28.6-kWh battery.
- 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging.
- Same 5,289-mm length, 3,216-mm wheelbase and rear-seat equipment as the AMG S-Class.
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the AMG S-Class's 603 hp and 900 Nm.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No head-up display, while the AMG S-Class has one.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,238,888 | RM738,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM2,128✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 147 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 13.1 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 31 km | 100 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 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 (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 290 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,289 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,954 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| 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 | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) | 14 (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 | 5 Three-point with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer 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 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 |
| 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, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 6 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 Front, 2 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" 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 Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & S-Class for sale
AMG S-Class vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the better fit for most buyers because it delivers the same cabin space and rear-seat features with 100 km EV range. Choose the AMG S-Class only for its 603 hp, AWD and 3.3-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is RM1,500,000 more expensive: RM2,238,888 versus RM738,888 for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Which model is better for electric-only commuting?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Its 28.6-kWh battery delivers 100 km of EV range, versus 31 km from the AMG S-Class's 13.1-kWh battery, and it supports 11 kW AC plus 60 kW DC charging.
