Lexus LC vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Verdict
At RM1,379,000, the Lexus LC saves RM503,888 and gives you four seats, a longer 2,870 mm wheelbase, quoted 8.6 L/100 km consumption and a five-year warranty, but it is slower at 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The RM1,882,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the harder-nosed choice: 577 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive, 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 315 km/h. It also has 351 litres of boot space, though only two seats.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the lower price, four seats and a longer warranty more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if you want 577 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0–100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888
- Output: Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 850 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Lexus LC 4.4 s and 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 s and 315 km/h
- Seats and boot space: Lexus LC 4 seats and 197 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2 seats and 351 L
- Drivetrain: Lexus LC rear-wheel drive with conventional automatic; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT all-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus LC 5 years and RM10,991/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4 years and RM6,549/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000✓ | RM 1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,969 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 470 hp | 577 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 | 3.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 197 L | 351 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 6,549✓ |
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
- RM503,888 cheaper to buy
- Four seats instead of two
- Five-year warranty
- Much slower to 100 km/h
- Smaller 197-litre boot
- Higher RM10,991 yearly road tax
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 850 Nm
- 3.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- Larger 351-litre boot
- RM503,888 more expensive
- Only two seats
- Shorter four-year warranty
LC vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is better for performance, with 577 hp, 850 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The Lexus LC is better for a Malaysian buyer who wants four seats, a lower price and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM503,888 more than the Lexus LC.
Which one is more practical?
It depends on what you carry. The Lexus LC has four seats, so it can take extra passengers. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has only two seats, but its 351-litre boot is much larger than the Lexus LC’s 197 litres.