If you are a Mercedes fan, you probably already heard about AMG and Brabus. They are both famous for a reason. Both release supercars that many people can only dream about. What is the difference between these two brands and their models? Read on to learn.

AMG

AMG is a subsidiary of Mercedes. It was not always like this: AMG, founded in 1967, used to be an independent engineering company that specialized in the performance improvement of Mercedes cars. It started in a Mercedes race team that was shut down: but two engineers continued working on their race car in secret. They later left Mercedes and started AMG.

AMG became famous after building its first sports car: the Red Pig. This vehicle was an improved Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, with increased displacement, horsepower, and torque. In 1971, The Red Pig won second place in Spa 24 Hours, an endurance racing event in Spain. After that, they got many clients, asking AMG to tune their Mercedes. Read more about the Red Pig here.

AMG developed some super cool cars, like AMG Hammer. Mercedes made a partnership with them and started selling AMGs too. In the 90s, AMG developed a car jointly with Mercedes: C36 AMG. In 1999, Daimler took controlling interest: it meant they could only tune Mercedes models. Finally, in 2005, Daimler became the sole owner of AMG.

So now AMG is the performance division of Mercedes-Benz. They tune Mercedes vehicles for additional power and make them extra-sporty and stylish. AMG has all kinds of models, SUVs, sedans, hatchbacks, roadsters, etc.

Brabus

Unlike AMG now, Brabus is an independent aftermarket tuning company. Mercedes now develops and releases their cars together with AMG, which Brabus might then buy, tune and sell again. So they can take AMGs, which are already tuned and tweaked, then tune and tweak them even more. Brabus also specializes in Mercedes cars, including Smart and Maybach, although they also tuned a few Teslas.

Brabus was founded a bit later than AMG: in 1977. Its founder Bodo Buschmann wanted more from its Mercedes, so he tuned it himself. Brabus has remained independent and broke more than one record, including records for the world‘s fastest street-legal sedan and SUV. Read more interesting facts about Brabus here.

Comparison of AMG and Brabus cars

Let’s take AMG A 45 S Wagon and 2021 Brabus B45, based on it. The AMG car produces 421 horsepower, which is already amazing. But Brabus B45 produces 450 hp. The peak torque of AMG is also increased by 37 lb-ft. As Slash-Gear says, „that‘s V8 levels of power and torque from an engine with half the displacement“. Brabus B45 can reach 62 mph from a standstill in 3.7 seconds.

Brabus also improved the looks of the AMG A45 S Wagon. The tuned car has special Brabus Monoblock Z 20-inch wheels. Also, special springs that that lower the vehicle by 1.2 inches were added. Brabus also replaced the tires with stickier ones. Still, the car looks mostly the same.

We could also look at Mercedes G63 AMG and Brabus GV12 900, based on this Mercedes model. Regarding the exterior, Brabus increased the diameters of the wheel, made the exhaust system all-stainless, and developed an intake module with a hood scoop on the front bonnet for better air supply. They fitted the interior with customized leather seats and aluminum accessories. Of course, they also tuned the already high-performing vehicle. They upgraded it to 6.3 liters, increased peak torque from 627 lb-ft to 1,109 lb-ft, and horsepower from 577 to 900. Finally, there is the price difference: while G63 AMG was priced a considerable $147,500, Brabus GV12 900 costs a whopping $875,500. Read more here.

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Brabus is one of the largest independent tuners in the world. Brabus is famous for many things, including setting and breaking world records, such as creating the world’s fastest sedans and SUVs. Many car enthusiasts dream of owning a Brabus. Have you ever wondered how expensive it is to maintain a new Brabus if you buy one? We are going to try and answer this question. 

How much to buy a Brabus

Brabus cars cost a lot. After all, they take models that are already amazing and expensive and make them even more amazing and expensive. For example, there is the Mercedes-AMG G63, which has a base price of $167,000. It is one of the most powerful and exclusive Mercedes cars. Brabus took this model, improved its power, performance, and interior: in short, made it even better. Brabus 800 Mercedes AMG G63 costs €366,163 gross, which is about $422,634. 

Then, we can look at Brabus G V12 900, one of their latest creations. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds which is seven times faster than G63. And it costs five times more than AMG G63: you can buy this Brabus car for around $875,000. Of course, there are some cheaper Brabus models too, especially if you look for older models or smarts. 

Want to experience how it feels to drive a Brabus affordably and commitment-free? Consider renting it! Learn how much it costs to rent a Brabus.

Mercedes and Brabus warranty 

One of the main advantages of buying a new car is that you get a warranty. It means that many problems within the first years will cost nothing to fix.

And when you buy a Brabus Mercedes, you get both of their warranties. The usual Mercedes warranty lasts for four years or 50,000 miles: it depends which you reach first. Brabus warranty lasts for three years / 62,000 miles. It applies to all elements installed by Brabus. So, if something happens to a tuned part, you can go to Brabus to get it fixed. If something happens to other parts, you can apply to Mercedes.

Still, you have to be careful. For example, if you perform unauthorized tuning on some part, that could void the warranty. Also, Brabus often tunes the engine. Tuning the engine could affect some other parts, such as the entertainment system. Since Brabus did not touch it, their warranty does not apply. You can apply to Mercedes. But they can say that it was affected by tuning, so their warranty does not apply. Learn more about these subtleties here. 

How much to maintain a new Brabus

It depends. Usually, such cars as Mercedes are very expensive to maintain. In this list, Mercedes-Benz featured as the second most expensive car to keep in the US, after BMW. The car components are produced by the world’s top engineers. Also, you have to order them from the dealer. That is twice as expensive as buying parts at a regular auto shop. Exotics always cost more to repair – and Brabus could easily be the epitome of exotic. Moreover, powerful cars tend to burn through their components much faster.

Usually, there is little trouble in the first years of car ownership. The new components are not likely to malfunction, and most companies offer warranty and free repairs in the first three years. After the warranty period, repair costs grow with every year, though. If we compare a 5-year model with a 10-year model, the costs to repair a 10-year old car double.

There are two main types of services for Mercedes cars: service A is after the first 10,000 miles or one year, and service B is after 20,000 miles or two years. After 30,000 miles or three years, it is service A again. Service A includes things like oil changes, filter changes, and fluid corrections. Service B includes all that and extra items, like brake fluid change. According to Motor1, costs for Service A are from $250. Service B costs range from $595 to $933, and tire rotation can cost up to $100. 

There is a great tool to count the cost of your car’s maintenance over five years: Edmunds True Cost to Own. It assumes that people drive 15,000 miles per year, that you are using traditional financing with a loan term of 60 months, and that the down payment was 10%. It includes insurance, taxes, fuel costs: everything that could ever apply to a car, and breaks it down, so you know how much each part costs. 

To give some examples, if you live in Portland, Oregon, and buy a 2021 AMG GT Sedan 63, its maintenance could cost about $8,500 over five years. It will be much higher in the fifth year than in the first years too. If you live in Los Angeles, add another thousand because of taxes. For Brabus-tuned vehicles, add another thousand or so. And the longer you operate the car, the higher its price will grow.

If you own a Brabus, you might need to fly over the technicians from Europe to check it. Some people with exotic cars even faced a situation when they had to fly the vehicle itself! Bringing the technicians could cost more than $20,000. And shipping an SUV across the ocean could cost $40,000! 

Hopefully, you now know a bit more about what to expect when you buy a new Brabus. Perhaps you have some experience with owning a Brabus? Share your story in the comments!

Do you like Mercedes cars? Especially some of their greatest creations, like Mercedes G-Class or AMG models? What if such models, already fancy and powerful and expensive, were made even better and more luxurious? This is what Mercedes Brabus cars are. Would it not be great to drive around in such a car for a while? Read on to learn how much it costs to rent a Mercedes Brabus.

So, what is Mercedes Brabus?

If you are into tuning and Mercedes cars, you probably already know about Brabus. Brabus is one of the largest Mercedes aftermarket tuning companies. The largest one is Mercedes-AMG, which belongs to Daimler AG, which, as you probably know, owns Mercedes-Benz. AMG models are a bit easier to find than Brabus models. 

Brabus takes cars that are already powerful and fancy and makes them even more powerful and fancy. It enhances the style, safety, performance – basically everything. For example, the Mercedes AMG G63, already very powerful, has 585 horsepower. Brabus Mercedes AMG G63 has a horsepower of 800. Brabus also added its valve-controlled sports exhaust system, a rooftop add-on with LED beam lights, and so on. It became as luxurious and powerful as a car can get. 

How much does a Brabus cost? 

It will probably come as no surprise that it is quite pricy. After all, Brabus takes an already great model and makes it even better. 

The cheapest Brabus model is Brabus 92R, an all-electric Smart EQ. It costs about $55,000. It is still a big difference from the average price of a new car in the US – about $38,000. Though, this cost is also considered to be very high.

The cheapest Brabus 4×4 vehicle is Brabus 550 Adventure 4×4, and it costs about $245,000 gross. It has 550 horsepower, a huge improvement compared to the original 416 hp. For a model released in 2020, G V12 900, of which only ten units were released, the price starts from around $668,000. 

Another model, a Bonkers 888-Horsepower Brabus G65, described as “the world’s most powerful twelve-cylinder off-road vehicle”, costs about $800,000. One of the most expensive Brabus models, Brabus Invicto Luxury VR6 Plus ERV, costs about $850,000. These are some of the highest possible prices for Brabus models.

How much does it cost to rent a Mercedes Brabus?

So how much to rent one? Since the price is high, it is not cheap to rent one too. Let’s look at some of the rent offers for Mercedes Brabus.

In Marbella, Southern Spain, you can find a Mercedes G AMG Brabus for €600 or $700 a day. The deposit is €3,000 ($3,524). In Slovakia, which generally has lower prices, a Mercedes G63 Brabus 700 can be rented for only €450 ($527.69) a day if you rent for at least four days. If you rent for more than ten days, the price becomes even lower. This is one of the lowest prices we found.

In Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, the Mercedes G350D Brabus costs RM2,400 or $573 a day if you rent it for one to three days. It becomes cheaper if you book it for lengthier periods. In Dubai, a Mercedes G500 Brabus can cost AED3000 a day or about $816. 

What about the US? In Las Vegas, you can rent a Mercedes G63 by Brabus for $899 for 24 hours with LA Exotic Car Rentals. Also, 100 miles are free, and it costs $3.99 per mile afterward. In Miami, we found that the lowest possible price could be $550 a day: which likely will only apply if you rent the car for a long period, such as several weeks.

You may also have to pay extra fees, such as a young driver charge. It could apply to people under 25 or 30, depending on the company. Such a charge is typically from $25 to $35 a day. Usually, a company will also ask for a deposit, which can be several thousand dollars. Interested in renting a car? Learn things you should pay attention to before renting one.

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