Lexus LC vs Lexus LS
Verdict
The Lexus LC is the dearer, sharper car: RM1,379,000 buys a 4,969 cc petrol coupe with 470 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a 270 km/h top speed. The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000 and is the rational luxury sedan here, with five seats, a 3,125 mm wheelbase, 480 litres of boot space and 10 airbags. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM191,000 saving is not small, and the LS also cuts annual road tax by RM6,858.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the faster rear-wheel-drive coupe and can live with four seats, 197 litres of boot space and RM10,991 annual road tax.
Pick the Lexus LS if you want the more usable luxury car, with five seats, a longer wheelbase, a much bigger boot and lower RM4,133 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Lexus LS RM1,188,000
- Body and seats: Lexus LC coupe with 4 seats; Lexus LS sedan with 5 seats
- Engine output: Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm; Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Lexus LC 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s, 270 km/h; Lexus LS 5.0 s, 250 km/h
- Size and boot: Lexus LC 4,770 mm long with 197 L; Lexus LS 5,235 mm long with 480 L
- Road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991 per year; Lexus LS RM4,133 per year
LC
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 470 hp output
- Lower 8.6 L/100 km fuel consumption figure
- Costs RM191,000 more to buy
- Only 4 seats and a 197 L boot
- RM10,991 annual road tax
LS
- 5-seat sedan body is more usable
- Long 3,125 mm wheelbase and 480 L boot
- Higher 600 Nm torque and 10 airbags
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 250 km/h top speed
- Higher 9.5 L/100 km fuel consumption figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000 | RM 1,188,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp✓ | 415 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 94 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | 10.476 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | 10-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km✓ | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 82 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 245/45RF20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 245/45RF20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | 28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage |
| Rear Seats | — | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft close function, all doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 4,133✓ |
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.
LC vs LS FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Lexus LS better?
The Lexus LS is better for most buyers because it costs RM191,000 less, has five seats, a 480 L boot and lower road tax. The Lexus LC is better only if coupe style and the quicker 4.4-second sprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000, while the Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000. That makes the LC RM191,000 more expensive before considering running costs such as road tax.
Which is faster, the Lexus LC or Lexus LS?
The Lexus LC is faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaches 270 km/h, versus 5.0 seconds and 250 km/h for the Lexus LS.