Mercedes-Benz AMG SL vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
At RM999,888 against RM318,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL asks RM681,000 more, and the numbers explain the gulf: 375 hp, 480 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The MINI Convertible is much smaller, easier to place in town at 3,879 mm long, yet still has 204 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. Both are CBU four-seat convertibles with wet dual-clutch automatics and AEB. Road tax is almost identical; purchase price, pace and size are the real split.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want the faster, larger grand tourer with 375 hp, rear-wheel drive, a 70-litre tank and a 4-year warranty.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the lower-priced, smaller four-seat convertible that still does 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and gets 6 airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp/480 Nm; MINI Convertible 204 hp/300 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4.9 s/275 km/h; MINI Convertible 6.9 s/237 km/h
- Driven wheels: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL rear-wheel drive; MINI Convertible front-wheel drive
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4,705 mm long/1,915 mm wide; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long/1,744 mm wide
- Boot and tank: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L/70 L; MINI Convertible 215 L/44 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 999,888 | RM 318,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 375 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Torque | 480 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h✓ | 237 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 240 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 5 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 376✓ | RM 379 |
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
- Much stronger 375 hp and 480 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 4-year warranty
- RM681,000 dearer to buy
- 5 airbags versus the MINI’s 6
- Wide 1,915 mm body takes more space
Convertible
- Far lower purchase price
- Shorter 3,879 mm length suits tight city use
- 6 airbags versus the Mercedes-Benz’s 5
- Less power at 204 hp and 300 Nm
- Slower 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 44-litre fuel tank
AMG SL vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL or MINI Convertible better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is better for performance, with 375 hp, 480 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The MINI Convertible is better for cost and city size, at 3,879 mm long with a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM681,000 more than the MINI Convertible. That buys much more power, rear-wheel drive, a larger body, a bigger fuel tank and a longer 4-year warranty.
Which one is easier to live with in town?
The MINI Convertible is easier to place in town: it is 826 mm shorter and 171 mm narrower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL. The Mercedes-Benz counters with a slightly larger 240-litre boot and 70-litre tank.