Verdict
At RM2,488,000, the Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the RM999,888 AMG SL, but it answers a very different Malaysian brief: five seats, five doors and an 818-litre boot against the Mercedes’ four seats, two doors and 240 litres. Its 523 hp/750 Nm V8 and all-wheel drive also cut 0-100 km/h to 4.6 seconds, 0.3 seconds ahead. The AMG SL counters with a 275 km/h top speed, 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox and far lower RM376 annual road tax versus RM3,872.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need five-seat, five-door practicality, an 818-litre boot and the stronger 523 hp/750 Nm all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want a four-seat convertible with a 275 km/h top speed and RM3,496 lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888.
- Power and torque: Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; AMG SL 375 hp and 480 Nm.
- Performance: Range Rover 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h; AMG SL 4.9 seconds and 275 km/h.
- Practicality: Range Rover has 5 doors, 5 seats and an 818-litre boot; AMG SL has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 240-litre boot.
- Dimensions: Range Rover is 5,052 mm long with a 2,997 mm wheelbase; AMG SL is 4,705 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Range Rover RM3,872; AMG SL RM376.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm from a V8
- All-wheel drive and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and 818 litres of boot space
- RM1,488,112 higher purchase price
- RM3,496 higher annual road tax
- 250 km/h top speed is 25 km/h lower
AMG SL
- 275 km/h top speed
- RM376 annual road tax
- 17-speaker Burmester sound system and head-up display
- 375 hp and 480 Nm trail the Range Rover
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 240-litre boot and four seats are far less practical
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 375 hp at 6,750 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 480 Nm at 3,250 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Both Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| 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 and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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Range Rover vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The Range Rover is better for space, passengers and outright acceleration, with five seats, an 818-litre boot and 4.6-second 0-100 km/h pace. The AMG SL suits buyers prioritising a convertible body, 275 km/h top speed and much lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL has lower annual road tax at RM376, compared with RM3,872 for the Land Rover Range Rover. That is a RM3,496 annual difference.
