Mercedes-Benz AMG SL vs Toyota GR Supra
Verdict
At RM999,888 versus RM698,000, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL asks RM301,888 more for a convertible grand tourer body, four seats, a 70-litre tank and a far lower RM376 annual road tax bill. The Toyota GR Supra is the sharper numbers car: 383 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, plus a manual gearbox and 290-litre boot. The AMG SL counters with a higher 275 km/h top speed and open-top usability, but on paper it is slower and dearer.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if you want a four-seat convertible grand tourer with lower annual road tax, a bigger fuel tank and the higher top speed.
Pick the Toyota GR Supra if you want the quicker 0-100 km/h time, manual gearbox, lower purchase price and two-seat sports car layout.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM999,888; Toyota GR Supra RM698,000
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 375 hp/480 Nm; Toyota GR Supra 383 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 4.9 s; Toyota GR Supra 4.4 s
- Body and seats: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL convertible with 4 seats; Toyota GR Supra coupe with 2 seats
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 240 L; Toyota GR Supra 290 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL RM376/year; Toyota GR Supra RM2,125/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 999,888 | RM 698,000✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Power | 375 hp | 383 hp✓ |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 275 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Boot space | 240 L | 290 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 5 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 376✓ | RM 2,125 |
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
- Four seats and convertible body
- Higher 275 km/h top speed
- Lower RM376 annual road tax
- RM301,888 pricier to buy
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 240-litre boot
GR Supra
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Manual transmission
- Larger 290-litre boot
- Only two seats
- Higher RM2,125 annual road tax
- Lower 250 km/h top speed
AMG SL vs GR Supra FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL or Toyota GR Supra better?
For pure performance per ringgit, the Toyota GR Supra is better: it is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h and has more power and torque. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL makes more sense if you need four seats, a convertible roof and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL costs RM301,888 more than the Toyota GR Supra.
Which one is faster?
The Toyota GR Supra is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.4 seconds versus 4.9 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL. The AMG SL has the higher top speed, at 275 km/h against 250 km/h.