Verdict
These two answer very different Malaysian buying briefs. The RM330,000 gap brings the EQS a 107.8-kWh battery, 782-km EV range, 328 hp and 565 Nm, plus five seats and a 610-litre boot. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 6.2 seconds, despite weighing 2,480 kg. The MINI Convertible counters with open-top motoring, a far smaller 3,879-mm footprint and a 237-km/h top speed, but its 215-litre boot and four-seat cabin make it a much less practical sole car.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you need long-range electric travel, a five-seat cabin and 610 litres of luggage space.
Convertible
Pick the MINI Convertible if open-top driving and a 1,337-mm shorter body matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQS has a 328-hp, 565-Nm electric motor; MINI Convertible has a 204-hp, 300-Nm 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS 6.2 seconds; MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds.
- Length: Mercedes-Benz EQS 5,216 mm; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres; MINI Convertible 215 litres.
- Seating: Mercedes-Benz EQS five seats; MINI Convertible four seats.
EQS
- 782-km EV range from a 107.8-kWh battery.
- 610-litre boot and five seats.
- AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping.
- RM330,000 more expensive.
- At 5,216 mm long, it is 1,337 mm longer than the MINI.
- 210-km/h top speed is lower than the MINI's 237 km/h.
Convertible
- Convertible body in a compact 3,879-mm length.
- 237-km/h top speed.
- RM330,000 lower purchase price.
- 215-litre boot is 395 litres smaller.
- Four seats versus the EQS's five.
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EQS by 0.7 seconds.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM648,888 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | 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 | 328 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 782 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 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 | 6.2 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag | 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking | — |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 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 | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction 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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EQS vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or MINI Convertible better?
The EQS is better for electric range, passenger space and luggage capacity, with 782 km, five seats and a 610-litre boot. The MINI Convertible is the choice only if its convertible body and much shorter 3,879-mm length are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the EQS costs RM330,000 more.
Which has the better long-distance capability?
The EQS is the long-distance car on paper: its 107.8-kWh battery is rated for 782 km of EV range, and it has a 610-litre boot. The MINI has a 44-litre petrol tank and a 215-litre boot.