Lexus LM vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQV changes the maths hard: at RM450,350 it is RM777,650 below the RM1,228,000 Lexus LM, yet both are CBU seven-seat executive MPVs with six airbags and AEB. The Lexus gives you petrol-hybrid/REV fuelling, a 60-litre tank and a longer five-year warranty. The EQV gives you a 90.0 kWh battery, 374 km range, 610 litres of boot space and 201 hp from its single motor. If airport-limo luggage matters, the Mercedes has the clearer on-paper case.
Pick the Lexus LM if you want petrol-hybrid/REV running, a 60-litre tank and the longer five-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you want full-electric drive, 374 km range and far more luggage space for much less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350
- Power: Lexus LM 188 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV 610 litres
- Wheelbase: Lexus LM 3,000 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 3,200 mm
- Warranty: Lexus LM 5 years; Mercedes-Benz EQV 2 years
- Road tax: Lexus LM RM835/year; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM160/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,228,000 | RM 450,350✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,494 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 188 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 90.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 374 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 110 L | 610 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 835 | RM 160✓ |
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
- Longer five-year warranty
- Petrol-hybrid/REV setup with 60-litre tank
- Taller body at 1,955 mm
- RM777,650 pricier than the EQV
- Only 110 litres of boot space
- Lower power output at 188 hp
EQV
- 90.0 kWh battery with 374 km EV range
- 610 litres of boot space
- Lower RM160 yearly road tax
- Shorter two-year warranty
- No fuel tank backup; it is fully electric
- Lower body height at 1,901 mm
LM vs EQV FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
On paper, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is the stronger buy for most users: it has more power, far more boot space, longer wheelbase, lower road tax and a much lower price. The Lexus LM fights back with petrol-hybrid/REV running and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM777,650 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV. That is a huge gap, especially as both are CBU seven-seat executive MPVs with six airbags and auto emergency braking.
Which has more space for luggage?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the clear advantage, with 610 litres of boot space against just 110 litres in the Lexus LM. For airport transfers or family trips, that difference is hard to ignore.