Verdict
The ES uses 44% less fuel, the GS is 23% more powerful, while the ES is about 16% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The GS GS 300h (RM815,000) sits above every ES variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the ES has over the GS
Blind Spot Info SystemAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningSunroofAuto Start/StopHead-up DisplayAuto ParkingInstrument ClusterParking Brake
What the GS has over the ES
AssemblyChild Safety LockFront FoglampsRear FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsCup HoldersTiptronicFolding Wing Mirrors
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The ES's wheelbase is 95 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The ES is 80 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
ES 5,140 × 1,920 × 1,555 mm · wheelbase 2,950 mmGS 4,850 × 1,840 × 1,455 mm · wheelbase 2,855 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM366,888✓ | RM439,200 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | — | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM867 | RM379✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,745/mo✓ | RM4,485/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,886✓ | RM11,732 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM1,751✓ | RM3,144 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM8.76✓ | RM15.72 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM62,519✓ | RM76,278 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | A25A-FXS 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance; sixth-generation Lexus Hybrid System with 68-cell 251.6V lithium-ion battery; 247 PS (244 hp) total system output | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 186 hp at 6,000 rpm | 241 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 350 Nm at 1,650 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | 86 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 8-speed Sports Direct Shift |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km✓ | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 101 g/km✓ | 183 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 1,720 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 493 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 5 Energy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Medium Grey Metallic Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Revised TNGA GA-K platform; MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear (first ES with multi-link); electric power steering with variable gear ratio | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Safety Notes | Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, Emergency Steering Assist (ESA) with Active Support, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Traffic Movement Notification (TMN), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Vehicle Approach Notice, Parking Support Alert / Parking Support Brake (PKSB), Active Cornering Assist (ACA), Secondary Collision Brake (SCB), Vehicle Braking Posture Control, Emergency Brake Signal, Brake Assist (BA), Brake Hold, Tyre Pressure Warning System, Intruder and Tilt Sensors | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Slim LED Headlamps with Twin L-Signature, Auto Levelling and Automatic High Beam | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Light Bar with Illuminated Lexus Logo | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Powered Driver's Seat with Memory and Power Easy Access, 8-way Powered Passenger Seat, 2-way Lumbar, 3-level Heating and Ventilation, Perforated Synthetic Leather | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Cup Holders, Adjustable Headrests | Fold-down Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, S-Flow Control and nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Slim Panoramic Roof with Single Movable Glass | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C (60W) Front, 12V in Console Box, 2 USB-C (45W) Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Omotenashi Ambient Lighting (64 Colours, 6 Dynamic Themes) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14" Full HD Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound, 17 Speakers + Subwoofer, Active Noise Control | 8" Lexus Premium Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 12 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes, with Parking Support Brake | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes, with Parking Support Brake | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Lexus Teammate Advanced Park | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Convenience Notes | Responsive Hidden Switches, Heated Steering Wheel, Qi Wireless Charger, Digital Rear View Mirror, Electro-Shiftmatic Shift-by-wire with EV Mode Switch, Drive Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Custom), Auto-dimming Driver's Wing Mirror with Memory and Reverse-linked Tilt, Front Door Scuff Plates | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year hybrid components warranty | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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