BMW M4 Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz AMG SL
Verdict
At RM878,800, the BMW M4 Coupe undercuts the RM999,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL by RM121,088. It is also much stronger, with 530 hp against 375 hp and 650 Nm against 480 Nm, and its 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time beats the SL’s 4.9 seconds. The Mercedes fights back as a convertible grand tourer with a higher 275 km/h top speed, plus a 4-year warranty and RM376 annual road tax. Still, the BMW’s 440-litre boot dwarfs the SL’s 240 litres, so it suits Malaysian buyers who want pace without giving up luggage room.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want 530 hp and 650 Nm with all-wheel drive, plus the larger 440-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if the convertible grand tourer body matters more than acceleration, and you want a 275 km/h top speed, 4-year warranty and RM376 road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888
- Power and torque: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp/650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp/480 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M4 Coupe 3.5 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4.9 s
- Driven wheels: BMW M4 Coupe all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: BMW M4 Coupe 440 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L
- Warranty and road tax: BMW M4 Coupe 2 years/RM2,113; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4 years/RM376
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 878,800✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,993 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 530 hp✓ | 375 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 480 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s✓ | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 440 L✓ | 240 L |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 5 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,113 | RM 376✓ |
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.
M4 Coupe
- 530 hp and 650 Nm
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 440-litre boot
- RM2,113 annual road tax
- 2-year warranty
- No convertible roof
AMG SL
- Convertible body
- 275 km/h top speed
- 4-year warranty and RM376 road tax
- 375 hp and 480 Nm
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h
- 240-litre boot
M4 Coupe vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The BMW M4 Coupe is better for most performance-minded buyers: it has 530 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 3.5-second sprint and 440 litres of boot space. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is better if you want a convertible with lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM121,088 more. That extra outlay sits with the convertible grand tourer body, 275 km/h top speed, 4-year warranty and RM376 annual road tax, not stronger performance.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The BMW M4 Coupe. Both seat four, but the BMW has a 440-litre boot against 240 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL, and its 2,857 mm wheelbase is longer than the SL’s 2,700 mm.