Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Verdict
The Lexus LS is the costlier car at RM1,188,000, RM99,112 above the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV, and it also attracts RM4,133 road tax against RM1,840. For that, the LS gives you a five-seat sedan, a 480-litre boot, a 250 km/h top speed and a longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Maybach EQS SUV is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.4 seconds, has 649 hp and 950 Nm from two motors, plus a 118 kWh battery with 560 km EV range. Very different luxury answers.
Pick the Lexus LS if you want a petrol luxury sedan with five seats, more boot space, a higher top speed and the longer manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want an electric luxury SUV with all-wheel drive, stronger outputs, quicker acceleration and far lower road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Powertrain output: Lexus LS 415 hp/600 Nm petrol V6; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp/950 Nm from two motors
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LS 5.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds
- Practicality: Lexus LS 5 seats/480 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4 seats/440 litres
- Road tax: Lexus LS RM4,133/year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840/year
- Warranty: Lexus LS 5 years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4 years unlimited mileage plus 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty
LS
- Five seats versus the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV’s four
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Higher 250 km/h top speed and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Costs RM99,112 more to buy
- Higher RM4,133 annual road tax
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.0 seconds versus 4.4 seconds
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors
- 560 km EV range from a 118 kWh lithium-ion battery
- Richer screen and audio fit-out, including 17.7-inch OLED MBUX, rear entertainment displays and 15-speaker Burmester audio
- Only four seats versus five in the Lexus LS
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- Shorter 210 km/h top speed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,000 | RM 1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 85.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.476 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| 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 | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 4 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| 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 Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| 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 vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for EV performance and lower running tax, with 649 hp, 950 Nm and 4.4-second acceleration. The Lexus LS is better if you need five seats, a 480-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888. That makes the Lexus RM99,112 more expensive before considering road tax, where it is also higher at RM4,133 versus RM1,840 per year.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds against the Lexus LS at 5.0 seconds. The Lexus has the higher top speed, rated at 250 km/h versus 210 km/h.