Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is the emotional choice, using 375 hp and 480 Nm to reach 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, with a convertible roof and 275 km/h top speed. But at RM999,888 against the EQE’s RM379,888, it asks RM620,000 more while carrying four people and 240 litres of luggage. For Malaysian buyers covering long commutes and family duties, the Mercedes-Benz EQE makes much more practical sense: five seats, a 430-litre boot, 669 km of EV range and DC charging at up to 170 kW. The SL is for the buyer who values pace and open-air driving above rationality.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time, 275 km/h top speed and convertible body matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you need five seats, a 430-litre boot and up to 669 km of electric range for far less money.
Key differences
- Acceleration: AMG SL 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds; EQE in 6.4 seconds.
- Top speed: AMG SL 275 km/h; EQE 210 km/h.
- Doors and seats: AMG SL has two doors and four seats; EQE has four doors and five seats.
- Boot space: AMG SL 240 litres; EQE 430 litres.
- Length: AMG SL 4,705 mm; EQE 4,946 mm.
- Wheel size: AMG SL runs 21-inch wheels; EQE runs 19-inch wheels.
AMG SL
- 375 hp and 480 Nm, with a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Convertible body and 275 km/h top speed.
- 21-inch forged alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres.
- Costs RM620,000 more than the EQE.
- Its 240-litre boot and four-seat layout trail the EQE’s 430 litres and five seats.
EQE
- 90.6 kWh battery, 669 km range and up to 170 kW DC charging.
- Four doors, five seats and a 430-litre boot.
- Nine airbags, rear-wheel steering and rear air-conditioning.
- Its 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 210 km/h top speed are behind the AMG SL’s 4.9 seconds and 275 km/h.
- It is a fixed-roof sedan rather than a convertible.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM999,888 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM376 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 375 hp at 6,750 rpm | — |
| Torque | 480 Nm at 3,250 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 275 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 240 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Sports Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 | Both Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 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, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| 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 Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 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 | 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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 SL & EQE for sale
AMG SL vs EQE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is better for practical Malaysian ownership, with five seats, 430 litres of boot space and 669 km of range. Choose the AMG SL for much stronger acceleration, a higher top speed and convertible motoring.
What is the price difference?
The AMG SL costs RM620,000 more than the EQE. That is a substantial premium for its convertible body, 375 hp petrol-hybrid powertrain and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Can the Mercedes-Benz EQE handle long-distance driving?
Yes. Its 90.6 kWh battery is rated for 669 km of range, while 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging give it far more long-distance flexibility than its sedan body alone suggests.
