Verdict
At RM649,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM331,000 more than the RM318,888 MINI Convertible, but it is a very different proposition for a Malaysian buyer. Its two motors produce 617 hp and 950 Nm, delivering 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the MINI’s 204 hp, 300 Nm turbo four takes 6.9 seconds. The EQE also brings five seats, a 430-litre boot and a 527-km EV range. The MINI counters with convertible motoring, a much smaller 3,879-mm body and RM379 annual road tax against RM1,640.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you need five-seat executive-sedan space, 527 km of EV range and 617 hp performance.
Convertible
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want open-top motoring in a far smaller B-segment car with a much lower entry price and RM379 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm; MINI Convertible 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds; MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds.
- Body length and wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm and 3,120 mm; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm and 2,495 mm.
- Seats and boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE five seats and 430 litres; MINI Convertible four seats and 215 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640; MINI Convertible RM379.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp, 950 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 527-km EV range with 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Five seats, 430-litre boot and 9 airbags.
- RM331,000 dearer to buy.
- RM1,640 annual road tax versus RM379.
- 220-km/h top speed is lower than the MINI Convertible’s 237 km/h.
Convertible
- Convertible body in a 3,879-mm-long package.
- RM331,000 lower purchase price and RM379 annual road tax.
- Blind spot information system and ISOFIX on the front passenger seat plus outer rear seats.
- 204 hp and 300 Nm trail the EQE’s 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- Four seats and a 215-litre boot versus five seats and 430 litres.
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.4 seconds behind the EQE.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM379✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 204 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm at 1,450 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 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 | — | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 and Outer Two Rear 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 | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions | Manual Adjustable |
| 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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 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 Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 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 EQE & Convertible for sale
AMG EQE vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or MINI Convertible better?
The AMG EQE is better for outright performance, rear-seat capacity, luggage room and EV range. The MINI Convertible is the better fit if open-top driving, a shorter body and lower annual road tax matter more than speed and space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the difference is RM331,000.
Which is faster, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or MINI Convertible?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 3.4 seconds quicker than the MINI Convertible’s 6.9 seconds. The MINI has the higher claimed top speed: 237 km/h versus 220 km/h.
