Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM290,112 less at RM1,088,888, yet matches the Lexus LC’s 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time. For Malaysian buyers who need four adults and luggage, its 440-litre boot, five doors and 3,210-mm wheelbase are far more useful than the LC’s 197 litres, two doors and 2,870 mm. Its 118-kWh battery delivers a claimed 560 km range and accepts 200 kW DC charging, while annual road tax is RM1,840 against RM10,991. Pick the LC for its 470-hp naturally aspirated V8, 270 km/h top speed and coupe format, not practicality.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the 470-hp, 540-Nm naturally aspirated V8 coupe experience, a 270 km/h top speed and five years of warranty with 100,000 km free service.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want 649 hp, 950 Nm, a claimed 560 km EV range and a four-seat luxury SUV that is easier to use daily.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Powertrain: Lexus LC 470 hp/540 Nm 4,969 cc petrol V8; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV twin motors with 649 hp/950 Nm.
- Road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991 per year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840 per year.
- Practicality: Lexus LC has two doors and a 197-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has five doors and a 440-litre boot.
- Size: Lexus LC is 4,770 mm long with a 2,870-mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210-mm wheelbase.
- Top speed: Lexus LC 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 210 km/h.
LC
- 470-hp, 540-Nm naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8.
- 270 km/h top speed.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and 5-year/100,000 km free service.
- RM290,112 more expensive to buy.
- RM10,991 annual road tax versus RM1,840.
- Two doors and a 197-litre boot, against five doors and 440 litres.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors, with all-wheel drive.
- 118-kWh battery, claimed 560 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Rear captain seats with massage, ventilation and memory, plus rear climate control.
- 210 km/h top speed, 60 km/h below the LC.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty versus the LC’s five years.
- At 3,075 kg, it is 1,110 kg heavier than the LC.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000 | RM1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM1,840✓ |
| 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 | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 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 | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 4.4 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 | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| 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 | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | — | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| 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 |
| 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 Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Maybach EQS SUV is the better choice for daily Malaysian use: it matches the LC’s 4.4-second sprint, has five doors, a 440-litre boot, claimed 560 km range and far lower annual road tax. The LC is for the V8 coupe experience.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM290,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
Which one has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is lower at RM1,840 per year. The Lexus LC’s annual road tax is RM10,991, a difference of RM9,151.