Verdict
At RM1,379,000, the Lexus LC costs RM753,112 more than the RM625,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, yet it is the quicker car: 0-100 km/h takes 4.4 seconds against 6.1 seconds, and its top speed is 270 km/h versus 210 km/h. For Malaysian family use, the EQS SUV is far more rational, with seven seats, five doors, a 673-km EV range and RM455 annual road tax. The LC remains the choice for a 470-hp, 540-Nm rear-drive coupe, but its RM10,991 annual road tax is a serious running-cost penalty.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the faster 4.4-second, 470-hp rear-wheel-drive coupe and accept its two-door, four-seat layout.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, five doors, 673 km of EV range and vastly lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Performance: Lexus LC 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Powertrain: Lexus LC has a 4,969 cc petrol V8 with 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has two motors with 355 hp and 800 Nm.
- Practicality: Lexus LC has 2 doors and 4 seats; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 5 doors and 7 seats.
- Dimensions: Lexus LC is 4,770 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991 per year; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455 per year.
LC
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Higher 270 km/h top speed.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus four years.
- RM753,112 more expensive.
- Two doors and four seats, against five doors and seven seats.
- RM10,991 annual road tax, versus RM455.
EQS SUV
- 673-km EV range from a 118-kWh battery.
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding, split-folding second-row and split-folding third-row seats.
- 200-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging capability.
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 4.4 seconds.
- Lower 210 km/h top speed, versus 270 km/h.
- Four-year vehicle warranty, versus five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000 | RM625,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM455✓ |
| 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 | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 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✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | — | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 6 |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| 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 EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS SUV is better for most Malaysian buyers because it has seven seats, 673 km of EV range and RM455 annual road tax. Choose the LC only if its 4.4-second acceleration, 270 km/h top speed and coupe format matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM753,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which one is more practical for passengers and charging?
The EQS SUV is decisively more practical: it has five doors, seven seats, rear climate control and 40:20:40 second-row plus 50:50 third-row folding seats. Its 118-kWh battery accepts up to 200 kW DC or 22 kW AC charging; the petrol LC does not require charging.