Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
Verdict
At RM395,888 for the Lexus NX and RM393,888 for the Mercedes-Benz EQC, the money is almost the same, but the cars are not. The EQC is much quicker, with 402 hp and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time, plus an 80.0 kWh battery and 437 km EV range. The NX counters with a 520-litre boot, 200 km/h top speed, 55-litre fuel tank and a five-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is petrol-hybrid convenience versus full-EV pace.
Pick the Lexus NX if you want the bigger boot, longer warranty and petrol-hybrid running without planning around EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want far stronger acceleration and are ready to live with a full-electric SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus NX RM395,888; Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888
- Power: Lexus NX 184 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus NX 7.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQC 5.1 seconds
- Top speed: Lexus NX 200 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQC 180 km/h
- Boot space: Lexus NX 520 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 litres
- Warranty: Lexus NX 5 years; Mercedes-Benz EQC 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 395,888 | RM 393,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,487 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 184 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 221 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 5.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 80.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 437 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Boot space | 520 L✓ | 495 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 545✓ |
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.
NX
- Larger 520-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Higher 200 km/h top speed
- Much slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less power at 184 hp
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
EQC
- Strong 402 hp output
- Quick 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 437 km EV range from an 80.0 kWh battery
- Smaller 495-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
NX vs EQC FAQ
Is the Lexus NX or Mercedes-Benz EQC better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is better for acceleration and EV driving, with 402 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The Lexus NX is better if you want a larger boot, longer warranty and petrol-hybrid use.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is RM2,000 cheaper than the Lexus NX. At this level, the gap is tiny, so the bigger decision is petrol-hybrid convenience versus a full-electric drivetrain.
Which has more boot space?
The Lexus NX has the larger boot at 520 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has 495 litres, so the Lexus gives you an extra 25 litres for luggage.