Verdict
The Lexus LM costs RM489,000 more, yet its case is centred on carrying seven rather than outright pace: it has a 3,000 mm wheelbase, power sliding doors and 110 litres of boot space. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe has five seats but a far larger 698-litre boot, 350 hp and 500 Nm, plus all-wheel drive. Its 25.9 kWh battery delivers a quoted 90 km EV range and accepts 11 kW AC charging. For Malaysian buyers, the LM’s RM835 annual road tax also undercuts the Porsche’s RM2,118.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if seven seats, powered sliding doors and a 3,000 mm wheelbase matter more than performance or boot volume.
Cayenne Coupe
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you want 350 hp, all-wheel drive, a 90 km EV range and 698 litres of luggage room for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- Power and torque: Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp and 500 Nm.
- Seats and boot space: Lexus LM 7 seats and 110 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 5 seats and 698 litres.
- Driveline: Lexus LM front-wheel drive; Porsche Cayenne Coupe all-wheel drive.
- Dimensions: Lexus LM is 5,125 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase; Porsche Cayenne Coupe is 4,930 mm long with a 2,895 mm wheelbase.
- Electrified running: Lexus LM has no quoted battery capacity or EV range; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has a 25.9 kWh battery and 90 km EV range.
LM
- Seven seats with power-folding third-row seats.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function.
- Lower annual road tax: RM835 versus RM2,118.
- RM489,000 more expensive.
- 188 hp and 236 Nm trail the Porsche’s 350 hp and 500 Nm.
- 110-litre boot is far smaller than the Porsche’s 698 litres.
Cayenne Coupe
- 350 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 25.9 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- 698-litre boot space.
- Only five seats versus the Lexus LM’s seven.
- Shorter 2,895 mm wheelbase versus the Lexus LM’s 3,000 mm.
- Annual road tax is RM2,118 versus RM835.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM739,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 350 hp✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 263 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric 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 Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Matrix 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & 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 Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium 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 with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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 Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is the stronger all-round choice for five occupants, with 350 hp, all-wheel drive, 90 km EV range and a 698-litre boot. Choose the Lexus LM when seven seats and power sliding doors are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM489,000 more than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
Which has more seats and luggage space?
The Lexus LM has seven seats to the Porsche Cayenne Coupe’s five. However, the Porsche has 698 litres of boot space, compared with 110 litres in the Lexus.