Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM99,112 less at RM1,088,888, yet brings 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 560-km EV range against the Lexus LS’s 415 hp, 600 Nm and 9.5 L/100 km petrol claim. It is also quicker to 100 km/h by 0.6 seconds and its RM1,840 annual road tax is RM2,293 lower. The Lexus counters with five seats, a 480-litre boot and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. For a Malaysian buyer with reliable charging, the Mercedes is the stronger numbers-led choice; the LS makes sense for its extra passenger capacity and petrol convenience.
LS
Pick the Lexus LS if you need five seats, a larger 480-litre boot and petrol refuelling rather than charging.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you have charging access and want 649 hp, 560 km of EV range and lower annual road tax for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LS 5.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LS RM4,133; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840.
- Seating and boot space: Lexus LS five seats and 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV four seats and 440 litres.
- Wheelbase and weight: Lexus LS 3,125 mm and 2,155 kg; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,210 mm and 3,075 kg.
LS
- Five seats and a 480-litre boot.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 28-way front seats plus 18-way rear seats with heating and ventilation.
- RM99,112 more expensive and RM2,293 costlier in annual road tax.
- 415 hp, 600 Nm and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h performance trail the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
- No EV range or 200-kW DC charging capability.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 118-kWh battery, 560-km range, 22-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging.
- Rear-wheel steering, auto parking and six front and rear parking sensors.
- Four seats and a 440-litre boot, versus the Lexus LS’s five seats and 480 litres.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty versus five years for the Lexus LS.
- 3,075 kg kerb weight, 920 kg heavier than the Lexus LS.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,188,000 | RM1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the better fit if home or destination charging is practical: it is cheaper, quicker and has lower annual road tax. Choose the Lexus LS if five seats, a larger boot and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, so the Lexus is RM99,112 more expensive.
How far can the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV travel on electricity?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has a 118-kWh battery and a quoted EV range of 560 km. It supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 200 kW.