Mercedes-Benz AMG SL vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
At RM999,888 versus RM648,888, this is not a straight speed-per-ringgit fight. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is the emotional one: a 4-seat convertible with rear-wheel drive, 375 hp, 480 Nm and a 275 km/h top speed. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.1 second, has 443 hp, all-wheel drive, a 696 km EV range and a huge 610-litre boot. For Malaysia, the EQS is the easier daily flagship; the AMG SL is for open-top weekends.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want a rear-wheel-drive convertible grand tourer with 275 km/h performance and can live with four seats and a 240-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the more practical luxury car, with five seats, 696 km EV range, all-wheel drive and 610 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Layout: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 1,991 cc petrol hybrid/REV, rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQS dual motor electric, all-wheel drive
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp and 480 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp, torque not listed
- Acceleration/top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4.9 s and 275 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 s and 210 km/h
- Size/boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4,705 mm long and 240 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS 5,216 mm long and 610 L
- Safety/road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 5 airbags and RM376 yearly road tax; Mercedes-Benz EQS 11 airbags and RM715 yearly road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 999,888 | RM 648,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 375 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Torque | 480 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 275 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 696 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 240 L | 610 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 5 | 11✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 376✓ | RM 715 |
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.
AMG SL
- Open-top convertible body
- Higher 275 km/h top speed
- Lower RM376 yearly road tax
- Only 240 litres of boot space
- Four seats, not five
- RM351,000 dearer than the EQS
EQS
- 696 km EV range
- Bigger 610-litre boot
- Quicker 4.8-second 0–100 km/h time
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Higher RM715 yearly road tax
- Much larger 5,216 mm length to place and park
AMG SL vs EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
For daily use, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is better: it has five seats, 610 litres of boot space, 696 km EV range and a quicker 4.8-second 0–100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is the better choice only if you specifically want a convertible.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM351,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. That gap does not buy more space or quicker acceleration; it buys the convertible grand tourer body and a higher 275 km/h top speed.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is far more practical: it has five seats, a 3,210 mm wheelbase and 610 litres of boot space. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL has four seats, a 2,700 mm wheelbase and a 240-litre boot.