Verdict
The Lexus LX is the more pragmatic Malaysian luxury SUV at RM1,540,000, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS’s RM1,918,888 by RM378,888 while adding a third seating row and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Maybach GLS counters with a 549 hp, 770 Nm 4.0-litre hybrid powertrain, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds versus 6.5 seconds, plus an explicitly lavish four-seat rear cabin with ventilation, massage, ottoman and leg rest. Choose the LX for seven-seat flexibility and the smaller 5,100 mm footprint; choose the Maybach for chauffeured comfort and serious pace.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, a 5,100 mm-long body and a RM378,888 lower purchase price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if four occupants will use its reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats and you want 549 hp performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LX 415 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LX 6.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds.
- Top speed: Lexus LX 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 250 km/h.
- Seating and wheelbase: Lexus LX seven seats and 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS four seats and 3,135 mm.
- Warranty and road tax: Lexus LX five years/unlimited mileage and RM2,352 yearly; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS four years/unlimited mileage and RM3,211 yearly.
LX
- Seven seats instead of four.
- RM378,888 less to buy.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus four years.
- 415 hp and 650 Nm trail the Maybach GLS’s 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds behind the Maybach GLS.
- 210 km/h top speed is 40 km/h lower.
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp, 770 Nm hybrid powertrain and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Four rear seats with power adjustment, memory, heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, ottoman and left-passenger leg rest.
- 3,135 mm wheelbase, plus 520 litres of boot space and 23-inch forged wheels.
- RM378,888 more expensive than the Lexus LX.
- Four seats, versus the Lexus LX’s seven.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM3,211 annual road tax, versus five years and RM2,352.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | 549 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 770 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | — | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | — | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | — | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close for All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
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 GLS FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach GLS is better for four-seat rear-cabin luxury and outright performance, with 549 hp and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus LX is better when seven seats, lower road tax and a longer five-year warranty matter.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM378,888 more than the Lexus LX.
Which SUV carries more people?
The Lexus LX carries seven people, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has four seats. The LX is the clear choice for buyers who regularly need a third row.