Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the more rational Malaysian buy: it is RM389,112 cheaper, has two motors producing 649 hp and 950 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and claims 571 km of range. Its 200-kW DC charging and 610-litre boot add everyday usefulness. The Lexus LS counters with a 415-hp, 600-Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, a higher 250-km/h top speed and rear accommodation that is far better specified, with 18-way powered seats that have heating and ventilation, plus a touchscreen and window shades. Choose the LS only if this rear-cabin treatment and its five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than the AMG EQS's pace, range and purchase saving.
Pick the Lexus LS if you prioritise chauffeured rear-seat comfort, including 18-way powered rear seats, ventilation and powered rear sunshades.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 649 hp, 571 km of claimed EV range, 200-kW DC charging and a much lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Purchase price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Output: Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LS 5.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds.
- Top speed: Lexus LS 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 220 km/h.
- Boot space: Lexus LS 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: Lexus LS five years with unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS four years with unlimited mileage.
LS
- 18-way powered rear seats with heating, ventilation and a rear touchscreen.
- Powered rear windscreen and rear-door sunshades.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
- Higher purchase price.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 5.0 seconds.
- Smaller 480-litre boot.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors.
- 571-km claimed range with 200-kW DC charging.
- 610-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.
- Four-year vehicle warranty versus the LS's five years.
- 220-km/h top speed versus the LS's 250 km/h.
- 2,700-kg weight versus the LS's 2,155 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,188,000 | RM798,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,133 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 85.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.476 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System 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 | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker Sound System | 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; 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
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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LS vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for most buyers, with substantially more power, quicker acceleration, a 571-km claimed range and a lower price. The Lexus LS is the better choice for buyers who will use its much more elaborate rear seating.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM389,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which is better for rear-seat passengers?
The Lexus LS. It has 18-way powered rear seats with heating and ventilation, a rear touchscreen, plus powered rear and rear-door window shades. The AMG EQS instead has a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.