Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the faster and cheaper car here: RM798,888, 649 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000, so the RM389,112 gap goes the other way, despite lower output at 415 hp and a 5.0-second sprint. The Lexus counters with a higher 250 km/h top speed, petrol convenience and a 5-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer watching road tax, the electric Mercedes-Benz is also far lighter at RM1,840 versus RM4,133.
Pick the Lexus LS if you want a petrol luxury sedan with rear-wheel drive, a 250 km/h top speed and the longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want harder acceleration, all-wheel drive, 571 km EV range and the lower RM798,888 price.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888
- Power and drive: Lexus LS 415 hp, rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp, all-wheel drive
- 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
- Size and wheelbase: Lexus LS 5,235 mm long with 3,125 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 5,216 mm long with 3,210 mm wheelbase
- Boot space and road tax: Lexus LS 480 litres and RM4,133/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres and RM1,840/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,000 | RM 798,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 3,445 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 415 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 3.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV range | — | 571 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 480 L | 610 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 11✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 4,133 | 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.
LS
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Longer 5-year warranty
- 82-litre fuel tank for long-distance petrol use
- RM389,112 dearer to buy
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM4,133 annual road tax
AMG EQS
- 649 hp with all-wheel drive
- Quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 571 km EV range from a 108.4 kWh battery
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Shorter 4-year warranty
- Wider and taller body than the Lexus LS
LS vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better on price, power, acceleration, boot space and road tax. The Lexus LS suits buyers who prefer petrol, rear-wheel drive, a higher 250 km/h top speed and a 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888. That makes the Lexus RM389,112 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is quicker, taking 3.8 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Lexus LS takes 5.0 seconds, so the electric Mercedes-Benz is 1.2 seconds faster.