Verdict
The RM351,000 gap buys two very different Malaysian motoring experiences. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is the faster, lighter open-top choice, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz EQS’s 6.2 seconds, and its 375 hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol hybrid suits buyers who want an AMG grand tourer. The EQS costs RM648,888 and makes more sense for carrying people: it has five seats, four doors and a 610-litre boot, versus four seats, two doors and 240 litres in the SL. Its 107.8-kWh battery also brings a quoted 782-km EV range, provided charging fits your routine.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if open-top driving, 4.9-second 0-100 km/h performance and a 275-km/h top speed matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you need five seats, a 610-litre boot and up to 782 km of electric range for substantially less money.
Key differences
- Price: AMG SL RM999,888; EQS RM648,888.
- Performance: AMG SL 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 275 km/h; EQS 6.2 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Powertrain: AMG SL has a 375-hp 1,991-cc turbo petrol hybrid; EQS has a 328-hp electric motor with 565 Nm.
- Practicality: AMG SL has 4 seats, 2 doors and a 240-litre boot; EQS has 5 seats, 4 doors and a 610-litre boot.
- Size and mass: AMG SL is 4,705 mm long and 1,810 kg; EQS is 5,216 mm long and 2,480 kg.
- Energy system: AMG SL has a 70-litre fuel tank; EQS has a 107.8-kWh battery, 782-km range, 11-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging.
AMG SL
- Faster 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Higher 275-km/h top speed.
- Convertible body and 670 kg less weight.
- Costs RM351,000 more.
- Only two doors, four seats and a 240-litre boot.
- No rear air-conditioning or rear-seat heating and ventilation.
EQS
- RM351,000 cheaper to buy.
- 782-km EV range with 200-kW DC charging.
- Five seats, 610-litre boot and air suspension.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 6.2 seconds and limited to 210 km/h.
- At 2,480 kg, it is 670 kg heavier.
- Annual road tax is RM395 versus RM376.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM999,888 | RM648,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM376✓ | RM395 |
| 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 | 328 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 107.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 782 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200.0 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✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 275 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 240 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Sports Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) |
| 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| 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 | 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 | — | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction 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 & EQS for sale
AMG SL vs EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The EQS is the better all-round choice for five occupants, luggage capacity and electric range. Choose the AMG SL only if its convertible body, 4.9-second sprint and 275-km/h top speed are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM999,888, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888. The AMG SL is RM351,000 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The EQS is decisively more practical: it has four doors, five seats, a 610-litre boot, rear climate control and 60:40 split-folding rear seats. The AMG SL has two doors, four seats and a 240-litre boot.
