Lexus LC vs Porsche Panamera
Verdict
The Lexus LC is the quicker petrol coupe here: RM1,379,000, 4,969 cc, rear-wheel drive, 470 hp and 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The Porsche Panamera costs RM1,300,000 and makes the easier Malaysian daily case, with five seats, all-wheel drive, a 494-litre boot and a far lower RM1,865 annual road tax versus RM10,991. The LC is quicker to 100, but the Panamera’s 272 km/h top speed just edges its 270 km/h and its 90-litre tank is larger.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the quicker, more powerful petrol coupe and can live with four seats, 197 litres of boot space and RM10,991 road tax.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you need five seats, all-wheel drive, 494 litres of boot space and much lower RM1,865 road tax.
Key differences
- Engine capacity: Lexus LC 4,969 cc; Porsche Panamera 2,894 cc
- Power and torque: Lexus LC 470 hp/540 Nm; Porsche Panamera 348 hp/500 Nm
- Driven wheels: Lexus LC rear-wheel drive; Porsche Panamera all-wheel drive
- Acceleration and top speed: Lexus LC 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s, 270 km/h; Porsche Panamera 5.1 s, 272 km/h
- Cabin and boot: Lexus LC 4 seats/197 litres; Porsche Panamera 5 seats/494 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus LC 5 years/RM10,991 yearly; Porsche Panamera 4 years/RM1,865 yearly
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000 | RM 1,300,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,969 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Power | 470 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s✓ | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Boot space | 197 L | 494 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 1,865✓ |
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
- 470 hp and 540 Nm
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only 197 litres of boot space
- RM10,991 annual road tax
- Four seats, not five
Panamera
- Five-seat cabin
- 494-litre boot
- All-wheel drive
- 348 hp trails the LC
- Slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h
- Shorter 4-year warranty
LC vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Porsche Panamera better?
Neither is simply better. Choose the Lexus LC for 470 hp, rear-wheel drive and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h pace; choose the Porsche Panamera for five seats, all-wheel drive, a 494-litre boot and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000, which is RM79,000 more than the Porsche Panamera at RM1,300,000.
Which one is more practical for Malaysian use?
The Porsche Panamera is more practical: it has five seats, a 494-litre boot, a 90-litre fuel tank and RM1,865 annual road tax. The Lexus LC has four seats, 197 litres of boot space, an 82-litre tank and RM10,991 road tax.