Lexus LM vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Verdict
At RM1,228,000 against RM1,088,888, the Lexus LM asks RM139,112 more but answers a different brief: seven seats, a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM835 annual road tax. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the harder-hitting luxury play, with dual motors making 649 hp and 950 Nm, 560 km of EV range, 200 kW DC charging and 440 litres of boot space. The Lexus is the better people carrier; the Maybach is quicker, richer on screens and cheaper to buy.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, sliding-door MPV access and lower RM835 road tax more than EV pace.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want a four-seat electric SUV with 649 hp, 560 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Seats and boot: Lexus 7 seats/110 litres; Mercedes 4 seats/440 litres
- Powertrain: Lexus 2.5-litre petrol hybrid with 188 hp engine and 180 hp motor; Mercedes dual-motor EV with 649 hp
- Torque: Lexus 236 Nm engine and 270 Nm motor; Mercedes 950 Nm from its motors
- Size: both 5,125 mm long; Lexus 1,890 mm wide/1,955 mm tall, Mercedes 1,959 mm wide/1,718 mm tall
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus 5 years/unlimited mileage and RM835; Mercedes 4 years/unlimited mileage, 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty and RM1,840
LM
- Seven seats versus the Mercedes' four
- RM835 road tax and 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function
- RM139,112 pricier to buy
- 110-litre boot is far smaller than 440 litres
- Motor output is much lower: 180 hp/270 Nm versus 649 hp/950 Nm
Maybach EQS SUV
- Far stronger dual-motor output: 649 hp and 950 Nm
- 560 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging
- 440-litre boot, rear entertainment displays and 15-speaker Burmester audio
- Only four seats versus seven
- RM1,840 road tax versus RM835
- 4-year manufacturer warranty versus 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,228,000 | RM 1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Nickel Metal-Hydride | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| 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 Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| 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 | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| 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, Heated and Cooled |
| 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 | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 835✓ | RM 1,840 |
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 Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
Neither is simply better. The Lexus LM is better for seven-seat people-moving and lower road tax; the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for EV performance, range, boot space and rear-seat screen hardware.
What is the price difference?
The gap is RM139,112, with the Lexus LM the dearer car.
Which carries more passengers and luggage?
The Lexus LM carries more people: 7 seats versus 4. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV carries more luggage with all seats in use: 440 litres versus 110 litres.