Verdict
The RM61,000 gap separates two very different ownership cases. At RM379,888, the EQE is a five-seat executive EV with a 90.6-kWh battery, quoted 669-km range and a 430-litre boot; its 288-hp, 565-Nm rear motor also reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. The RM318,888 MINI Convertible is the smaller four-seat petrol choice, using a 204-hp, 300-Nm 2.0-litre turbo and 44-litre tank. It is 1,067 mm shorter and 617 mm narrower, but gives up 215 litres of luggage space and rear climate control.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you need five seats, 669 km of EV range and a 430-litre boot.
Convertible
Pick the MINI Convertible if a 3,879-mm-long two-door convertible and the lower RM318,888 entry price suit your use better.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Powertrain: EQE has one 288-hp/565-Nm electric motor; MINI has a 204-hp/300-Nm 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Range or fuel storage: EQE has a 90.6-kWh battery and 669-km EV range; MINI has a 44-litre fuel tank.
- Size: EQE is 4,946 mm long and 1,961 mm wide; MINI is 3,879 mm long and 1,744 mm wide.
- Practicality: EQE has five seats and a 430-litre boot; MINI has four seats and a 215-litre boot.
- Performance: EQE does 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h; MINI takes 6.9 seconds and reaches 237 km/h.
EQE
- 669-km quoted EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery.
- Five seats and a 430-litre boot.
- 288 hp, 565 Nm and a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- RM61,000 more expensive than the MINI Convertible.
- At 4,946 mm long and 1,961 mm wide, it is substantially larger than the MINI.
- ISOFIX is fitted to two outer rear seats, versus the MINI's front passenger and two outer rear positions.
Convertible
- RM61,000 lower purchase price.
- Much shorter 3,879-mm body and two-door convertible format.
- Higher 237-km/h top speed than the EQE's 210 km/h.
- Four seats instead of the EQE's five.
- 215-litre boot is 215 litres smaller than the EQE's.
- Manual front-seat adjustment, where the EQE has powered memory front seats with heating.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | 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 | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 669 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 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 | 2,355 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 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 | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | — |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | 4 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 | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| 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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EQE vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or MINI Convertible better?
The EQE is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats, a 430-litre boot and 669 km of quoted EV range. The MINI Convertible suits buyers prioritising a smaller 3,879-mm body and open-top format.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the EQE is RM61,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the Mercedes-Benz EQE or MINI Convertible?
The EQE is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 6.4 seconds versus 6.9 seconds for the MINI. The MINI has the higher top speed at 237 km/h, compared with 210 km/h for the EQE.