Verdict
At RM999,888 against RM379,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is a deeply specialised choice: its 375 hp petrol-hybrid drivetrain reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 288-hp motor takes 6.4 seconds, yet its 90.6-kWh battery claims 669 km and DC charging reaches 170 kW. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people or bags, the EQE’s five seats, 430-litre boot and RM305 annual road tax make far more sense than the SL’s four seats, 240 litres and RM376. The SL is for a much narrower convertible performance brief.
AMG SL
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if 4.9-second acceleration, a 275-km/h top speed and convertible motoring matter more than price or rear-seat practicality.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want a five-seat executive sedan with 669 km of claimed EV range, a 430-litre boot and vastly lower upfront cost.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Acceleration and top speed: AMG SL 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 275 km/h; EQE 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Powertrain: AMG SL has a 375 hp 1,991 cc petrol-hybrid drivetrain; EQE has a 288 hp, 565 Nm electric motor.
- Battery and charging: AMG SL has a 1-kWh battery with no stated charging rates; EQE has a 90.6-kWh battery, 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging.
- Practicality: AMG SL has four seats and a 240-litre boot; EQE has five seats and a 430-litre boot.
- Size and weight: AMG SL is 4,705 mm long and 1,810 kg; EQE is 4,946 mm long and 2,355 kg.
AMG SL
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 275-km/h top speed.
- Convertible body with 21-inch AMG forged wheels.
- 375 hp and 480 Nm from its petrol-hybrid drivetrain.
- Costs RM620,000 more than the EQE.
- Four seats and a 240-litre boot versus the EQE’s five seats and 430 litres.
- No rear air-conditioning listed, unlike the EQE’s rear dual-zone system.
EQE
- 90.6-kWh battery with 669 km claimed range and 170-kW DC charging.
- Five seats, four doors and a 430-litre boot.
- Rear-wheel steering, comfort suspension and rear dual-zone climate control.
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.4 seconds, 1.5 seconds behind the AMG SL.
- 210-km/h top speed is 65 km/h lower than the AMG SL’s.
- At 2,355 kg, it is 545 kg heavier than the AMG SL.
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | — |
| Torque | 480 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | 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 the better choice for most Malaysian buyers because it costs far less, seats five, carries 430 litres and has 669 km of claimed EV range. Choose the AMG SL for its convertible body and much quicker 4.9-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM620,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which is better for longer trips?
The EQE is better suited to distance work, with a 90.6-kWh battery, 669 km claimed range and 170-kW DC charging. The AMG SL instead has a 70-litre fuel tank and no stated EV range.
