Lexus LC vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
This is really a use-case split. The Lexus LC asks RM928,650 more and gives you a 4,969 cc petrol V8, 470 hp, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, so it is the driver’s car here. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is slower at 12.1 seconds, but it has seven seats, 610 litres of boot space, a 90.0 kWh battery and 374 km of EV range. For Malaysia, the RM160 annual road tax also matters beside the LC’s RM10,991 bill.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want a four-seat luxury coupe with 470 hp, rear-wheel drive and 270 km/h performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, 610 litres of luggage space and electric running with 374 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350
- Power and acceleration: Lexus LC 470 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp and 12.1 s
- Seats and boot space: Lexus LC 4 seats and 197 L; Mercedes-Benz EQV 7 seats and 610 L
- Size: Lexus LC 4,770 mm long and 1,345 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz EQV 5,140 mm long and 1,901 mm tall
- Energy: Lexus LC uses petrol at 8.6 L/100 km with an 82 L tank; Mercedes-Benz EQV has a 90.0 kWh battery and 374 km range
- Ownership basics: Lexus LC 5-year warranty and RM10,991 road tax; Mercedes-Benz EQV 2-year warranty and RM160 road tax
LC
- Much quicker, with 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- 470 hp and rear-wheel drive
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only 197 litres of boot space
- RM10,991 annual road tax
- Costs RM928,650 more
EQV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 610 litres of boot space
- RM160 annual road tax
- 0-100 km/h takes 12.1 seconds
- Lower 201 hp output
- Shorter 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000 | RM 450,350✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | MPV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| 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 | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 362 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 374 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | — | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two 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 |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 160✓ |
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 EQV FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
For driving, the Lexus LC is better: 470 hp, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. For family duty, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is the better tool with seven seats, 610 litres of boot space and 374 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM928,650 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV. That gap mainly sits alongside very different purposes: a 470 hp petrol coupe versus a seven-seat electric MPV.
Which one is cheaper to tax and run daily?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the lower annual road tax at RM160 versus RM10,991 for the Lexus LC. The LC is rated at 8.6 L/100 km, while the EQV has a 90.0 kWh battery and 374 km range.