Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the AMG EQE is the rationally rapid choice: RM649,888 buys 617 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, while its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 527 km and accepts up to 200 kW DC charging. It also carries five people and 430 litres of luggage. The RM999,888 AMG SL is the less practical but more focused open-top grand tourer, 730 kg lighter and capable of 275 km/h, with annual road tax of RM376 versus RM1,640.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the quicker, far cheaper five-seat EV with 527 km range and a 430-litre boot.
AMG SL
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if an open-top, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer with a 275-km/h top speed matters more than rear-seat space, luggage capacity and price.
Key differences
- Price: AMG EQE RM649,888; AMG SL RM999,888.
- Performance: AMG EQE 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and 220 km/h; AMG SL 4.9 seconds and 275 km/h.
- Powertrain: AMG EQE has two motors with 617 hp and 950 Nm; AMG SL has a 1,991-cc turbo mild-hybrid inline-four with 375 hp and 480 Nm.
- Practicality: AMG EQE has four doors, five seats and a 430-litre boot; AMG SL has two doors, four seats and a 240-litre boot.
- Dimensions and mass: AMG EQE is 4,946 mm long and 2,540 kg; AMG SL is 4,705 mm long and 1,810 kg.
- Road tax: AMG EQE RM1,640 per year; AMG SL RM376 per year.
AMG EQE
- RM350,000 cheaper with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 527-km EV range, 200-kW DC charging and 11-kW AC charging.
- Five seats, four doors and 430 litres of boot space.
- 220-km/h top speed is 55 km/h lower than the AMG SL.
- At 2,540 kg, it is 730 kg heavier than the AMG SL.
- Annual road tax is RM1,264 higher.
AMG SL
- Convertible body and 275-km/h top speed.
- 1,810-kg kerb weight is 730 kg lower than the AMG EQE.
- RM376 annual road tax is far lower.
- Costs RM350,000 more than the AMG EQE.
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.4 seconds slower.
- Two doors, four seats and a 240-litre boot give it much less carrying capacity.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 375 hp at 6,750 rpm |
| Torque | — | 480 Nm at 3,250 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 527 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Both Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
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 EQE & AMG SL for sale
AMG EQE vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The AMG EQE is better for speed, passenger space, luggage room and purchase price. The AMG SL is better if you specifically want a convertible, a 275-km/h top speed and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM999,888, which is RM350,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE at RM649,888.
Which is more practical for daily use?
The AMG EQE is clearly more practical: it has four doors, five seats, a 430-litre boot and rear dual-zone climate control. The AMG SL has two doors, four seats and a 240-litre boot.
