Verdict
At RM266,388 versus RM999,888, the Ford Everest is the family tool: seven seats, a 2,900 mm wheelbase and an 80-litre tank suit long-distance use with people on board. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is the indulgent one, with 375 hp, 480 Nm, a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 275 km/h top speed. The oddity is practicality: boot space is close at 259 litres versus 240 litres, but the Everest has three more seats and a much taller cabin.
Everest
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, diesel torque and SUV dimensions for the money.
AMG SL
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if performance, open-top grand touring and a four-year warranty matter more than seats.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 167 hp/405 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp/480 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Ford Everest not listed; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 0-100 km/h in 4.9 s and 275 km/h
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914 mm long/1,841 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4,705 mm long/1,359 mm tall
- Boot and fuel tank: Ford Everest 259 L/80 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L/70 L
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,900 mm wheelbase
- 80-litre fuel tank
- 167 hp trails the AMG SL heavily
- AEB not listed
- Three-year warranty
AMG SL
- 375 hp and 480 Nm
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Four-year warranty
- Only four seats
- 240-litre boot
- Costs RM733,500 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 375 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 480 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Daimler |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 275 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres✓ | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | Both Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | 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.
Everest vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The Ford Everest is better for carrying people, with seven seats and a larger 80-litre tank. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is better for performance, with 375 hp, 480 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM733,500 more than the Ford Everest.
Which one is more practical for a Malaysian family?
The Ford Everest. It has seven seats versus four in the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL, a longer 2,900 mm wheelbase and a slightly larger 259-litre boot.