Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class
Verdict
At RM1,188,000 versus RM2,238,888, the Lexus LS is far cheaper and still gives you a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time, 415 hp and a larger 480-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is in another performance bracket: 603 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive, 3.3 seconds and 290 km/h. It also adds plug-in hybrid hardware with a 13.1 kWh battery and 31 km EV range. But the LS has the longer five-year warranty and lower RM4,133 road tax.
Pick the Lexus LS if you want a luxury sedan with strong pace, a bigger boot, lower road tax and a much lower entry price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the quicker, more powerful all-wheel-drive sedan with plug-in hybrid EV running for short trips.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888
- Output: Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp and 900 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Lexus LS 5.0 s and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 s and 290 km/h
- Drivetrain: Lexus LS rear-wheel drive with conventional automatic; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class all-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic
- Boot space: Lexus LS 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 350 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus LS 5 years and RM4,133; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 4 years and RM6,549
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,000✓ | RM 2,238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 3,445 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 415 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 900 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 3.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 13.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 31 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 12✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 4,133✓ | RM 6,549 |
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
- Much lower purchase price
- Bigger 480-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Slower 5.0-second century sprint
- No plug-in hybrid EV range
- Rear-wheel drive only
AMG S-Class
- Huge 603 hp and 900 Nm outputs
- Very quick 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 31 km EV range from 13.1 kWh battery
- Costs RM1,050,888 more
- Smaller 350-litre boot
- Higher RM6,549 annual road tax
LS vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
For value, boot space and warranty cover, the Lexus LS is the better buy. For outright performance and plug-in hybrid capability, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is clearly ahead.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM1,050,888 more than the Lexus LS.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds against the Lexus LS at 5.0 seconds, with a higher 290 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.