Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the far more serious long-distance EV: its two motors produce 617 hp and 950 Nm, dispatch 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 527 km with DC charging up to 200 kW. At RM649,888, however, it costs RM331,000 more than the MINI Convertible and carries RM1,640 annual road tax versus RM379. The MINI’s 204-hp petrol drivetrain is slower but the compact 3,879-mm convertible is far easier to justify for open-top motoring on a much lower budget.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you need five seats, a 430-litre boot and EV performance of 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want a two-door, four-seat convertible for RM331,000 less and can accept its 215-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has two electric motors with 617 hp and 950 Nm; MINI Convertible has a 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine with 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE does 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; MINI Convertible takes 6.9 seconds.
- Size and seating: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is 4,946 mm long with five seats; MINI Convertible is 3,879 mm long with four seats.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has 430 litres; MINI Convertible has 215 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640; MINI Convertible RM379.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors
- 527-km EV range and 200-kW DC charging
- Five seats and a 430-litre boot
- RM331,000 more expensive
- RM1,261 higher annual road tax
- 1,067 mm longer than the MINI Convertible
Convertible
- RM318,888 entry price
- Convertible body and 237-km/h top speed
- Much lower RM379 annual road tax
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.9 seconds versus 3.5 seconds
- 215-litre boot is 215 litres smaller
- Four seats versus five
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM379✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 527 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual 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 and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions | Manual Adjustable |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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.
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AMG EQE vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or MINI Convertible better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for performance, passenger space and luggage capacity, with 617 hp, five seats and a 430-litre boot. The MINI Convertible is the better choice only if open-top driving and its RM331,000 lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the EQE commands a RM331,000 premium.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is decisively quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds against 6.9 seconds for the MINI Convertible. The MINI has the higher top speed, at 237 km/h versus 220 km/h.