Lexus LM vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Verdict
The Lexus LM is the dearer, larger cabin-first choice at RM 1,228,000, against RM 739,000 for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM489,000 gap buys two extra seats, a taller MPV body and a longer 3,000 mm wheelbase, but not performance or luggage space. The Porsche has 350 hp, 500 Nm, AWD, a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 698 litres of boot space and 90 km of EV range from its plug-in hybrid system.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, MPV height and a 5-year warranty more than pace or boot volume.
Cayenne Coupe
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you want 350 hp, AWD, 698 litres of boot space and plug-in hybrid running with 90 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM 1,228,000; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM 739,000
- Seats: Lexus LM 7; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 5
- Power and torque: Lexus LM 188 hp/236 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp/500 Nm
- Driven wheels: Lexus LM front-wheel drive; Porsche Cayenne Coupe all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres
- Road tax per year: Lexus LM RM 835; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM 2,118
LM
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- Longer 3,000 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM 835 annual road tax
- Only 110 litres of boot space
- 188 hp and 236 Nm trail the Porsche
- No 0-100 km/h figure stated
Cayenne Coupe
- 350 hp and 500 Nm
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 25.9 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- Five seats only
- Higher RM 2,118 annual road tax
- Shorter 4-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,228,000 | RM 739,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| 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✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 Type | Nickel Metal-Hydride | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| 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) |
| 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 | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| 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 | — | 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 835✓ | RM 2,118 |
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 Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The Lexus LM is better for carrying seven people in an MPV body. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for performance and luggage space, with 350 hp, AWD, 4.7-second 0-100 km/h and a 698-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM489,000 more than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. That extra spend mainly goes towards the larger seven-seat MPV format, not stronger performance or a bigger boot.
Which one has more space?
It depends on the space you need. The Lexus LM seats seven and has a longer 3,000 mm wheelbase, while the Porsche Cayenne Coupe seats five but has far more boot space at 698 litres versus 110 litres.