Verdict
The RM270,000 step from the RM1,898,888 AMG SL 63 to the RM2,168,888 AMG SL 63 S E Performance buys a 201 hp, 320 Nm electric motor, all-wheel drive and a 0-100 km/h time cut from 3.6 to 2.9 seconds. Its 6.1 kWh battery delivers only 13 km of EV range, however, so this is a performance-led plug-in hybrid rather than one for meaningful electric commuting. Both retain the same 577 hp, 800 Nm 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8, 240-litre boot and full safety suite. For most Malaysian buyers, the SL 63 is the rational choice; the S E Performance is for outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL AMG SL 63 if you want the same 577 hp V8, four-seat layout and 240-litre boot for RM270,000 less, with 50:50 split-folding rear seats.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL AMG SL 63 S E Performance if a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint, all-wheel drive and its 201 hp electric motor justify the extra RM270,000.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,898,888 for the AMG SL 63 versus RM2,168,888 for the AMG SL 63 S E Performance.
- Driveline: rear-wheel drive in the AMG SL 63 versus all-wheel drive in the AMG SL 63 S E Performance.
- 0-100 km/h: 3.6 seconds for the AMG SL 63 versus 2.9 seconds for the AMG SL 63 S E Performance.
- Electrification: no electric motor in the AMG SL 63 versus one 201 hp, 320 Nm motor and a 6.1 kWh battery in the AMG SL 63 S E Performance.
- Rear seats: 50:50 split-folding in the AMG SL 63 versus fixed rear seats in the AMG SL 63 S E Performance.
- Factory tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S on the AMG SL 63 versus Pirelli P Zero on the AMG SL 63 S E Performance.
AMG SL 63
- RM270,000 less expensive.
- 50:50 split-folding rear seats.
- Same 577 hp and 800 Nm 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8 figures.
- 0-100 km/h is 0.7 seconds slower at 3.6 seconds.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No electric motor, battery or 13 km EV range.
AMG SL 63 S E Performance
- 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive.
- 201 hp, 320 Nm electric motor with 13 km EV range.
- Costs RM270,000 more.
- Fixed rear seats instead of a 50:50 split-folding arrangement.
- The 6.1 kWh battery's EV range is only 13 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,898,888✓ | RM2,168,888 |
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger, variable valve timing with plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 5,500 rpm | 577 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 6.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 13 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Daimler |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h | 317 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 240 litres | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 305/30R21 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli P Zero |
| 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 | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Sports Suspension | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 5 (Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Both Seats | Both Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light LED Projector | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| 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 Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 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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AMG SL 63 vs AMG SL 63 S E Performance FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL AMG SL 63 or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL AMG SL 63 S E Performance better?
The AMG SL 63 S E Performance is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds versus 3.6 seconds, and adds all-wheel drive plus a 201 hp electric motor. The AMG SL 63 is the better-value choice and has split-folding rear seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL AMG SL 63 S E Performance costs RM270,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL AMG SL 63.
Can the AMG SL 63 S E Performance be used as an EV?
It can travel up to 13 km on electric power from its 6.1 kWh battery. That suits short local running, but it is not enough electric range to replace regular petrol use.
