Lexus LC vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
At RM1,379,000, the Lexus LC asks RM187,112 more than the RM1,191,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE, yet it is the narrower, lower four-seat coupe with rear-wheel drive, a 197-litre boot and a 270 km/h top speed. The AMG GLE counters hard for Malaysia: 603 hp and 850 Nm beat the LC’s 470 hp and 540 Nm, 0-100 km/h takes 3.9 seconds against 4.4, and it has five seats plus 630 litres. But its 2,156 mm width is the daily-parking penalty.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want a rear-wheel-drive coupe, prefer its 270 km/h top speed and can live with four seats, 197 litres of boot space and RM10,991 road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you need five seats and 630 litres while also getting 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888
- Output: Lexus LC 470 hp/540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm
- Performance: Lexus LC 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s/top speed 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 s/250 km/h
- Packaging: Lexus LC 4 seats/197 L boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5 seats/630 L boot
- Size: Lexus LC 4,770 mm long/1,920 mm wide/1,345 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 mm/2,156 mm/1,772 mm
- Ownership: Lexus LC 5-year warranty/RM10,991 road tax; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4-year warranty/RM3,211 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000 | RM 1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 4,969 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 470 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 270 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Boot space | 197 L | 630 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 3,211✓ |
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
- Rear-wheel-drive coupe layout
- Higher 270 km/h top speed
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only 4 seats and 197 L of boot space
- Costs RM187,112 more
- RM10,991 annual road tax
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 5 seats and 630 L boot
- Lower 250 km/h top speed
- Shorter 4-year warranty
- Very wide at 2,156 mm
LC vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
For pace and practicality, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better: it has 603 hp, 850 Nm, five seats and a 630-litre boot. Pick the Lexus LC only if the rear-wheel-drive coupe format and 270 km/h top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM187,112 less than the Lexus LC. The LC is priced at RM1,379,000, while the AMG GLE is RM1,191,888.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is far more practical, with five seats and 630 litres of boot space. The Lexus LC has four seats and a much smaller 197-litre boot.