Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is the rational cross-shop: its 90 kWh battery delivers a quoted 374 km range, and its 610-litre boot is far more useful than the Lexus LM’s 110 litres. The EQV also has a 3,200 mm wheelbase against 3,000 mm. The Lexus counters with a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, 18-way ventilated front seats and dual-zone rear climate control. It is the more lavishly specified people mover, but the EQV’s 201 hp, 362 Nm motor and 110 kW DC charging make its practical case hard to ignore.
Pick the Lexus LM if you want the longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, ventilated 18-way front seats and more comprehensive rear climate control.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you can charge an EV and want 374 km of quoted range, a 610-litre boot and much lower purchase and annual road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LM RM835; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM160.
- Motor output: Lexus LM 180 hp and 270 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp and 362 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LM 3,000 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 3,200 mm.
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV 610 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: Lexus LM five years/unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz EQV two years/200,000 km, plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
LM
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 18-way memory front seats with ventilation.
- Dual-zone rear climate control, powered rear and door-window sun shades.
- RM777,650 more expensive to buy.
- 110-litre boot versus the EQV’s 610 litres.
- RM835 annual road tax versus RM160.
EQV
- 90 kWh battery with 374 km quoted EV range and 110 kW DC charging.
- 610-litre boot and 3,200 mm wheelbase.
- 201 hp and 362 Nm motor; RM160 annual road tax.
- Two-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage.
- No driver-knee airbag or airbag-disable function.
- Single-zone rear air-con and only two listed cup holders, against the LM’s dual-zone system and eight cup holders.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM450,350✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 362 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 374 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| 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 | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two 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 | 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 |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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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LM vs EQV FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The EQV is better for buyers with reliable charging access, because it has 374 km quoted range, a 610-litre boot and a far lower entry price. Choose the LM for its longer unlimited-mileage warranty, ventilated front seats and richer rear-cabin climate equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350, so the Lexus is RM777,650 more expensive.
How does the Mercedes-Benz EQV charge?
The EQV has a 90 kWh battery, 11 kW AC charging and 110 kW DC charging. Its quoted EV range is 374 km. The Lexus LM is a petrol hybrid and has no listed EV battery, charging rate or electric range.