Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
Verdict
The Lexus LS is the cheaper five-seat limo at RM1,188,000, and its 9.5 L/100 km figure plus 82-litre tank make it the lighter-running choice on paper. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is bigger, stronger and dearer at RM1,850,888, with 496 hp, 700 Nm, all-wheel drive and a huge 3,396 mm wheelbase, but it seats four and uses 11.7 L/100 km. Performance is close: 5.0 seconds plays 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with both limited to 250 km/h.
Pick the Lexus LS if you want a five-seat luxury sedan with lower fuel use, a longer warranty and a far lower purchase price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you want the larger, quicker four-seat car with all-wheel drive and stronger outputs.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888
- Output: Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 496 hp and 700 Nm
- Driven wheels: Lexus LS rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class all-wheel drive
- Size: Lexus LS 5,235 mm long with 3,125 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 5,469 mm long with 3,396 mm wheelbase
- Fuel economy and tank: Lexus LS 9.5 L/100 km and 82 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 11.7 L/100 km and 76 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus LS 5 years and RM4,133/year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 2 years and RM6,549/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,000✓ | RM 1,850,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,445 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 415 hp | 496 hp✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 700 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100km✓ | 11.7 L/100km |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 470 L |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 12✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| 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
- RM662,888 cheaper to buy
- Five seats instead of four
- Lower 9.5 L/100 km fuel figure
- Less power and torque at 415 hp and 600 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Shorter 3,125 mm wheelbase
Maybach S-Class
- Stronger 496 hp and 700 Nm outputs
- All-wheel drive traction
- Longer 3,396 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM1,850,888
- Higher 11.7 L/100 km fuel figure
- Two-year warranty versus five years
LS vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is better for rear-cabin space, power and all-wheel drive. The Lexus LS is better for value, five-seat practicality, fuel use and warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM662,888 more than the Lexus LS.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is slightly quicker, taking 4.8 seconds. The Lexus LS takes 5.0 seconds, and both have a 250 km/h top speed.