Verdict
These are radically different answers to Malaysian motoring. The RM450,350 EQV costs RM131,462 more, but its 7 seats, 610-litre boot and 374-km electric range make it the practical people carrier; its RM160 annual road tax also undercuts the MINI’s RM379. The RM318,888 Convertible is the driver’s choice, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds versus 12.1 seconds and carrying a 237-km/h top speed. Pick space and electric running over pace, or accept four seats and 215 litres for open-air fun.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, a 610-litre boot and a 374-km electric range for family or passenger duty.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the RM131,462 lower entry price, far quicker 6.9-second acceleration and a compact open-top four-seater.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Seating and boot space: EQV 7 seats and 610 litres; MINI 4 seats and 215 litres.
- Performance: EQV 0-100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and 160 km/h; MINI 6.9 seconds and 237 km/h.
- Powertrain: EQV has a 201-hp, 362-Nm motor and 90-kWh battery; MINI has a 204-hp, 300-Nm 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Dimensions: EQV is 5,140 mm long with a 3,200-mm wheelbase; MINI is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495-mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: EQV RM160 per year; MINI RM379 per year.
EQV
- Seven seats and a 610-litre boot.
- 374-km EV range with 11-kW AC and 110-kW DC charging.
- Power sliding doors, rear air-con and heated memory front seats.
- RM131,462 dearer to buy.
- 0-100 km/h takes 12.1 seconds, against the MINI’s 6.9 seconds.
- Its 5,140-mm length is 1,261 mm greater than the MINI’s.
Convertible
- RM131,462 lower purchase price.
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 237-km/h top speed.
- Head-up display, auto parking and paddle shifts.
- Only four seats and a 215-litre boot.
- No rear air-con or power sliding doors.
- RM379 annual road tax is RM219 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM450,350 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | 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 | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 362 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 374 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,901 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/55R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/55R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers | — |
| Sunroof | Twin Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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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EQV vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or MINI Convertible better?
The EQV is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats and 610 litres of boot space. The MINI Convertible is better for performance and price, hitting 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and costing RM131,462 less.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the EQV is RM131,462 more expensive.
Which one is cheaper to run on road tax?
The EQV has annual road tax of RM160, while the MINI Convertible is RM379 per year. The electric Mercedes is RM219 cheaper annually on this measure.