Verdict
These two take executive motoring in opposite directions. At RM1,228,000, the seven-seat Lexus LM costs RM36,112 more than the RM1,191,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE, yet its 188 hp petrol engine and 180 hp motor prioritise people-moving over pace. The AMG GLE’s 603 hp, 850 Nm drivetrain hits 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, adds all-wheel drive and carries 630 litres of luggage. The LM is 201 mm longer, 183 mm taller and has seven seats, plus powered sliding doors and rear window shades. Road tax strongly favours the LM: RM835 against RM3,211 annually.
Pick the Lexus LM if seven seats, powered sliding doors, rear sun shades and much lower RM835 annual road tax matter more than outright performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want 603 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time and a 630-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888.
- Road tax: Lexus LM RM835/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211/year.
- Power and torque: Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp and 850 Nm.
- Driveline and 0-100 km/h: Lexus LM front-wheel drive with no time stated; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE all-wheel drive and 3.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Lexus LM 7 seats and 110 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5 seats and 630 litres.
- Dimensions: Lexus LM 5,125 mm long and 1,955 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 mm long and 1,772 mm tall.
LM
- Seven seats with power-folding last row.
- Powered sliding doors, rear sun shades and 18-way ventilated front seats.
- RM2,376 lower annual road tax.
- Only 110 litres of boot space versus the AMG GLE’s 630 litres.
- 188 hp and front-wheel drive trail the AMG GLE’s 603 hp and all-wheel drive.
- RM36,112 more expensive despite a shorter four-year warranty.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 630-litre boot and 85-litre fuel tank.
- Air suspension, head-up display and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the Lexus LM’s seven.
- RM3,211 annual road tax is RM2,376 higher.
- No powered sliding doors or powered rear door-window shades.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 21 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 325/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | 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 |
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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LM vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The Lexus LM is better for carrying up to seven people with powered sliding doors and rear-focused amenities. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for performance and luggage, with 603 hp, all-wheel drive, a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 630 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, which is RM36,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE at RM1,191,888.
Which costs less to tax each year?
The Lexus LM costs RM835 a year in road tax, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM3,211. The LM saves RM2,376 annually.