Verdict
These are radically different RM300k choices. At RM379,888, the EQE asks RM61,000 more, but brings five seats, a 430-litre boot and 669 km EV range from its 90.6-kWh battery; its RM305 annual road tax is RM74 lower too. The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, seats four and has a 215-litre boot, yet its 204-hp petrol four-cylinder reaches 237 km/h against 210 km/h. The EQE’s 288 hp/565 Nm motor wins the sprint only narrowly, 6.4 versus 6.9 seconds. Choose by open-air two-door body versus electric executive-sedan space, not outright pace.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you need five seats, a 430-litre boot and 669 km of electric range.
Convertible
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the RM61,000 lower entry price, a convertible body and a 237 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Powertrain: EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm electric motor; MINI 204 hp and 300 Nm 1,998 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Performance: EQE 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h; MINI 6.9 seconds and 237 km/h.
- Practicality: EQE has 5 seats and a 430-litre boot; MINI has 4 seats and a 215-litre boot.
- Size: EQE is 4,946 mm long with a 3,120 mm wheelbase; MINI is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: EQE RM305 per year; MINI RM379 per year.
EQE
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery
- Five seats and a 430-litre boot
- Nine airbags, lane-keeping steering correction and a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Costs RM61,000 more than the MINI Convertible
- 210 km/h top speed is 27 km/h lower than the MINI Convertible
Convertible
- RM318,888 price is RM61,000 lower
- 237 km/h top speed
- Convertible body and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
- Four seats and a 215-litre boot trail the EQE’s five seats and 430 litres
- Six airbags and warning-only lane keeping versus the EQE’s nine airbags and steering correction
- Two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty is shorter than the EQE’s four years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | 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 | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 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 | 2,355 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 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 | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | — |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | 4 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 | 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 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| 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.
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EQE vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or MINI Convertible better?
The EQE is better for electric range, rear-seat capacity, luggage space and driver assistance. The MINI Convertible is better if a lower RM318,888 entry price, convertible body and 237 km/h top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the EQE is RM61,000 more expensive.
Which is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The EQE is decisively more practical: it has five seats and a 430-litre boot, against four seats and 215 litres in the MINI Convertible.
