Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is RM451,112 cheaper, yet its two motors produce 649 hp and 950 Nm for a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Lexus LX’s 6.5 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, its 560 km range plus 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging are substantial advantages. The Lexus counters with seven seats rather than four and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the LX for passenger capacity and its petrol-hybrid powertrain; choose the Maybach for electric performance, a 3,210 mm wheelbase and its much lower entry price.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, prefer a petrol-hybrid SUV and want five years of unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you can charge regularly and want 649 hp, 560 km of EV range and a RM451,112 saving.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LX RM2,352; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LX 6.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LX 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,210 mm.
- Kerb weight: Lexus LX 2,840 kg; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,075 kg.
- Seats: Lexus LX seven; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV four.
LX
- Seven-seat SUV layout.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 235 kg lighter than the Maybach EQS SUV.
- Costs RM451,112 more.
- Annual road tax is RM512 higher.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.5 seconds versus 4.4 seconds.
Maybach EQS SUV
- RM1,088,888 price undercuts the Lexus by RM451,112.
- 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.
- Four seats versus the Lexus LX’s seven.
- At 3,075 kg, it is 235 kg heavier.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty is one year shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000 | RM1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 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 |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 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 |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 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 |
| Seat Belts | — | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | — | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | — | 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 |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | 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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LX vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Maybach EQS SUV is the better technical and financial choice if regular charging suits your routine: it is cheaper, faster and has 560 km of EV range. The Lexus LX is better only when seven seats and petrol-hybrid operation are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX costs RM1,540,000 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, so the Lexus is RM451,112 more expensive.
Which one carries more passengers?
The Lexus LX seats seven, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has four seats with individual twin rear captain seats. The Lexus is the clear choice for larger families.