Ford Mustang vs Mercedes-Benz AMG SL
Verdict
The Ford Mustang is the blunt-value play at RM461,271, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL asks RM999,888 and gives you more numbers back: 375 hp, 480 Nm, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and a 275 km/h top speed. The Mustang counters with a bigger 408-litre boot, eight airbags and four seats in a coupe body. For Malaysia, the AMG SL’s smaller 1,991 cc petrol-hybrid engine also means RM376 road tax, versus RM641 for the 2,261 cc Mustang.
Pick the Ford Mustang if you want the cheaper rear-drive sports car with more boot space and eight airbags.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want the faster convertible with more power, more torque, auto emergency braking and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Mustang RM461,271; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888
- Power and torque: Ford Mustang 313 hp/432 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp/480 Nm
- Top speed: Ford Mustang 233 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 275 km/h
- Boot space: Ford Mustang 408 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L
- Road tax: Ford Mustang RM641/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM376/year
- Warranty: Ford Mustang 3 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 461,271✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Segment | Sports Car | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,261 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 313 hp | 375 hp✓ |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 480 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,916 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,371 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 408 L✓ | 240 L |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 5 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 641 | 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.
Mustang
- RM538,617 cheaper to buy
- Bigger 408-litre boot
- Eight airbags
- Less power and torque
- Lower 233 km/h top speed
- Higher RM641 yearly road tax
AMG SL
- 375 hp and 480 Nm
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Auto emergency braking
- Costs RM538,617 more
- Smaller 240-litre boot
- Five airbags versus the Mustang’s eight
Mustang vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is better on performance and safety assistance, with 375 hp, 480 Nm, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and auto emergency braking. The Ford Mustang makes more sense if price, boot space and airbag count matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM538,617 more than the Ford Mustang.
Which car is cheaper to run on road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is cheaper on road tax at RM376 a year, helped by its 1,991 cc petrol-hybrid engine. The Ford Mustang’s 2,261 cc petrol engine costs RM641 a year.