Lexus LC vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
At RM1,379,000 versus RM999,888, the Lexus LC asks RM379,112 more and gives you the purer performance brief: 470 hp, 540 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is slower at 6.1 seconds, but it is the easier Malaysian family answer with seven seats, all-wheel drive, a 355-litre boot and RM1,638 annual road tax. The LC is a low, rear-drive four-seat coupe with a 197-litre boot and RM10,991 road tax. Heart says LC; household logic says GLS.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the faster, more powerful rear-drive coupe and can live with four seats, a 197-litre boot and high road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, a larger boot and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888
- Engine: Lexus LC 4,969 cc; Mercedes-Benz GLS 2,999 cc
- Power and torque: Lexus LC 470 hp/540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LC 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s
- Seats and boot: Lexus LC 4 seats/197 L; Mercedes-Benz GLS 7 seats/355 L
- Road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991/year; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638/year
LC
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 470 hp and 540 Nm outputs
- Five-year warranty
- Only four seats
- Small 197-litre boot
- RM10,991 annual road tax
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin
- All-wheel drive
- Lower RM1,638 annual road tax
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 362 hp output
- Shorter four-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000 | RM 999,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,969 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 470 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s✓ | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 197 L | 355 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 1,638✓ |
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 GLS FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is better for most family buyers because it has seven seats, all-wheel drive, a larger 355-litre boot and far lower road tax. The Lexus LC is better if acceleration and coupe character matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM379,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. That extra spend buys more power and quicker acceleration, not extra seats or luggage space.
Which is faster?
The Lexus LC is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds against 6.1 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. It also has the higher top speed, at 270 km/h versus 250 km/h.