Lexus LC vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Verdict
This is a clash between theatre and bandwidth. The Lexus LC is the lower, shorter petrol coupe: 4,770 mm long, 1,345 mm tall, four seats and a tiny 197-litre boot, but it runs to 270 km/h and gets a 5-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the quicker, roomier electric sedan, with 649 hp, 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, five seats, 610 litres of boot space and 571 km of EV range. It also costs RM580,112 less and saves RM9,151 a year in road tax.
LC
Pick the Lexus LC if you want a rear-wheel-drive petrol coupe with a 270 km/h top speed and can live with four seats and a 197-litre boot.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want stronger acceleration, five-seat sedan space, all-wheel drive and 571 km of electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888
- Power: Lexus LC 470 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LC 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s
- Top speed: Lexus LC 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 220 km/h
- Boot space: Lexus LC 197 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 L
- Road tax/year: Lexus LC RM10,991; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840
LC
- Higher 270 km/h top speed
- Rear-wheel-drive coupe layout
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Costs RM580,112 more
- Only 197 litres of boot space
- RM10,991 annual road tax
AMG EQS
- Quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 571 km EV range from a 108.4 kWh battery
- Five seats and 610-litre boot
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Shorter 4-year warranty
- No fuel-economy figure to compare against the Lexus
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000 | RM 798,888✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 470 hp | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 94 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 571 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| 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) |
| 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 | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-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 | 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 1,840✓ |
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 AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the stronger all-rounder: it is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h, roomier and has lower road tax. The Lexus LC is better only if you prioritise a petrol coupe format and higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888. That makes the Lexus RM580,112 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is more practical, with five seats, a 610-litre boot and a 3,210 mm wheelbase. The Lexus LC has four seats, a 197-litre boot and a shorter 2,870 mm wheelbase.