Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the expensive, family-usable choice at RM1,698,000, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is RM999,888 and much quicker in a straight line. The Land Rover gives you five seats, 835 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and a 90-litre tank; the Mercedes-Benz counters with 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, 275 km/h and much lower RM376 annual road tax. For Malaysia, this is practicality and warranty against pace and running-cost relief.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need five seats, 835 litres of boot space and all-wheel drive more than outright acceleration.
AMG SL
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want the quicker, faster car and can live with four seats and a 240-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4.9 s
- Top speed: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 242 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 275 km/h
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L
- Driven wheels: Land Rover Range Rover Sport all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL rear-wheel drive
- Road tax/year: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,635; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM376
Range Rover Sport
- Five seats versus four in the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL
- 835-litre boot is far larger than the AMG SL’s 240 litres
- Higher outputs at 396 hp and 550 Nm
- Costs RM698,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 5.7 seconds
- Higher annual road tax at RM1,635
AMG SL
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds
- Higher 275 km/h top speed
- Much lower annual road tax at RM376
- Only four seats against the Land Rover’s five
- 240-litre boot is small beside the Range Rover Sport’s 835 litres
- Shorter four-year warranty versus five years for the Land Rover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,698,000 | RM 999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp✓ | 375 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm✓ | 480 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| 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 | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" AMG 10-Twin-Spoke Forged Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Both Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian 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 | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,635 | 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.
Range Rover Sport vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is better for space, all-wheel drive and warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is better for acceleration, top speed and road tax. Choose by use case, not badge.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM698,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL, based on RM1,698,000 versus RM999,888.
Which one is more practical for daily use in Malaysia?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more practical: five seats, 835 litres of boot space and a 90-litre fuel tank. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL has four seats, 240 litres and a 70-litre tank.