Verdict
At RM1,379,000, the Lexus LC costs RM580,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, yet gives you a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 270 km/h top speed. The Mercedes counters with 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8 seconds, plus five seats and a 610-litre boot against four and 197 litres. For Malaysian ownership, its RM1,840 annual road tax is far below RM10,991, and its 108.4 kWh battery has a 571 km EV range. Choose the Lexus only if coupe proportions, petrol power and higher top speed take priority over costs and carrying capacity.
LC
Pick the Lexus LC if a two-door coupe, 270 km/h top speed and a naturally aspirated 4,969 cc petrol powertrain matter more than rear-seat space and running costs.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want faster 3.8-second acceleration, five-seat practicality, a 610-litre boot and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Powertrain: Lexus LC 4,969 cc, 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS two motors, 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LC 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds.
- Top speed: Lexus LC 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 220 km/h.
- Accommodation: Lexus LC has two doors, four seats and a 197-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has four doors, five seats and a 610-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840.
LC
- 270 km/h top speed.
- 1,965 kg kerb weight, 735 kg lighter than the AMG EQS.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty with five-year/100,000 km free service.
- RM580,112 more expensive.
- Four seats and a 197-litre boot versus five seats and 610 litres.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 4.4 seconds versus 3.8 seconds.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats, rear air-con and a 610-litre boot.
- 108.4 kWh battery, 571 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
- 220 km/h top speed versus the Lexus LC's 270 km/h.
- 2,700 kg kerb weight versus 1,965 kg.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty versus five years for the Lexus LC.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000 | RM798,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 470 hp | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 94 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | — | 40:20:40 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 | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 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; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
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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LC vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the better fit for most Malaysian buyers, with faster acceleration, five seats, a 610-litre boot and RM1,840 annual road tax. The Lexus LC suits buyers who specifically want a petrol coupe with a 270 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM580,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which is better for carrying passengers and luggage?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is decisively more practical: it has four doors, five seats and a 610-litre boot. The Lexus LC has two doors, four seats and a 197-litre boot.