Mercedes-Benz EQS vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the big-money, big-car choice here: a luxury electric sedan with 443 hp, dual motors, AWD, 696 km of EV range and a huge 610-litre boot. The MINI Convertible costs far less, with the RM330,000 gap buying a 204 hp petrol cabriolet that is much smaller, has four seats and a 215-litre boot. The EQS is quicker to 100 km/h at 4.8 seconds, but the MINI has the higher 237 km/h top speed and lower yearly road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the larger, quicker electric sedan with 696 km range, five seats and 610 litres of boot space.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the cheaper open-top petrol car with compact dimensions, a 237 km/h top speed and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888 vs MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Powertrain: EQS dual-motor electric AWD vs MINI 1,998 cc petrol front-wheel drive
- Power: EQS 443 hp vs MINI 204 hp
- Acceleration: EQS 0-100 km/h in 4.8 s vs MINI in 6.9 s
- Size: EQS 5,216 mm long with 3,210 mm wheelbase vs MINI 3,879 mm long with 2,495 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: EQS 610 L vs MINI 215 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 648,888 | RM 318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 443 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 108.4 kWh | — |
| EV range | 696 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 610 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 715 | 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.
EQS
- 443 hp dual-motor AWD performance
- 696 km EV range from a 108.4 kWh battery
- Five seats and 610-litre boot
- RM330,000 dearer than the MINI
- Top speed is lower at 210 km/h
- Larger footprint at 5,216 mm long
Convertible
- Convertible body style
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Lower RM379 yearly road tax
- Only four seats
- Much smaller 215-litre boot
- 2-year warranty versus 4 years for the EQS
EQS vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or MINI Convertible better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is better for space, acceleration and electric range. It has five seats, 610 litres of boot space, 443 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The MINI Convertible is better if you want an open-top petrol car at a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM330,000 more than the MINI Convertible, with prices at RM648,888 and RM318,888 respectively.
Which is more practical for daily Malaysian use?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more practical car on paper, with five seats, a 610-litre boot and 696 km EV range. The MINI Convertible has four seats, a 215-litre boot and a 44-litre fuel tank.