Verdict
At RM2,488,000 versus RM999,888, the Land Rover Range Rover asks RM1,488,112 more, but it is a very different tool: a five-seat luxury SUV with 818 litres of boot space, AWD and 750 Nm. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is the cheaper, lower, faster-at-the-top-end convertible, with 275 km/h against 250 km/h and far lower RM376 yearly road tax. The Range Rover is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.3 seconds and far roomier; the AMG SL is the sharper financial hit to live with.
Range Rover
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need five seats, 818 litres of boot space, AWD and the stronger 523 hp/750 Nm output.
AMG SL
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want a four-seat convertible with a 275 km/h top speed, lower RM999,888 price and RM376 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888
- Body and seats: Land Rover Range Rover SUV with 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL convertible with 4 seats
- Output: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp/750 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp/480 Nm
- Performance: Land Rover Range Rover 0-100 km/h in 4.6 s and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4.9 s and 275 km/h
- Size and boot: Land Rover Range Rover 5,052 mm long with 818 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4,705 mm long with 240 L
- Running costs: Land Rover Range Rover road tax RM3,872/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM376/year
Range Rover
- Much larger 818-litre boot
- Stronger 523 hp and 750 Nm outputs
- AWD and five-seat SUV layout
- Costs RM1,488,112 more
- RM3,872 annual road tax
- Lower 250 km/h top speed
AMG SL
- Far lower purchase price
- Higher 275 km/h top speed
- Much lower RM376 annual road tax
- Only 240 litres of boot space
- Four seats versus the Range Rover’s five
- Less torque at 480 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 375 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 480 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| 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 | 4.6 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 275 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 240 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | 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 | Solid Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 middle row seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | 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 | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| 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 and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | 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 | 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, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872 | 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 vs AMG SL FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG SL better?
The Range Rover is better for space, seats, AWD and acceleration. The AMG SL is better for price, road tax and top speed. They are close to 100 km/h, but not in practicality.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL.
Which one is faster?
The Range Rover is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.6 seconds versus 4.9 seconds. The AMG SL has the higher top speed, 275 km/h versus 250 km/h.
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