Lexus LM vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
The RM1,228,000 Lexus LM is RM36,112 dearer than the RM1,191,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE, yet it plays a very different game. The Lexus is a seven-seat MPV with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, powered sliding doors and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Mercedes is the muscle: 603 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. It also has 630 litres of boot space against the Lexus’ 110 litres, but carries RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM835.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, sliding-door access and the longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty more than acceleration figures.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want 603 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a proper 630-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888
- Engine output: Lexus LM 188 hp/236 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm
- Electric motor output: Lexus LM 180 hp/270 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 21 hp/250 Nm
- Seats and boot: Lexus LM 7 seats/110 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5 seats/630 litres
- Driveline and sprint: Lexus LM front-wheel drive/no 0-100 km/h figure; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE all-wheel drive/3.9 seconds
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus LM 5 years/RM835 yearly; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4 years/RM3,211 yearly
LM
- Seven seats against the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE’s five
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and lower RM835 annual road tax
- Only 110 litres of boot space versus 630 litres
- 188 hp and 236 Nm are far behind the AMG GLE’s 603 hp and 850 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE gets all-wheel drive
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm with a quoted 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive, 9-speed AMG Speedshift TCT and air suspension
- 630-litre boot and 85-litre fuel tank
- Five seats only versus the Lexus LM’s seven
- Four-year warranty instead of five years
- RM3,211 annual road tax is much higher than RM835
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,228,000 | RM 1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 |
| Battery Type | Nickel Metal-Hydride | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 835✓ | RM 3,211 |
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.
LM vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for performance and boot space. The Lexus LM is better for carrying more people, rear access and warranty cover. They are close on price but not in purpose.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM1,191,888. That makes the Lexus RM36,112 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for family use?
For passengers, the Lexus LM wins with seven seats and sliding doors. For luggage, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is far better with 630 litres of boot space against the Lexus’ 110 litres.