Verdict
At RM468,888, the Lexus RX costs RM26,183 less than the RM495,071 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and is the better Malaysian family buy: five seats, five doors and a 612-litre boot against four seats, four doors and 425 litres. Its 275 hp, 430 Nm turbo petrol engine and all-wheel drive also give it more shove, but the lighter-on-paper E-Class Coupe reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds versus 7.6 seconds. The Mercedes brings 7.1 L/100 km rated consumption and RM376 annual road tax, while the RX’s road tax is RM754. For comfort and carrying capacity, take the Lexus; for a quicker two-door, the Mercedes fits the brief.
Pick the Lexus RX if you need five seats, a 612-litre boot, all-wheel drive and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe if you want the quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h run, lower RM376 annual road tax and coupe body.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX RM468,888; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM495,071.
- Performance: Lexus RX 275 hp/430 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 254 hp/370 Nm and 6.4 seconds.
- Practicality: Lexus RX has five seats and a 612-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has four seats and a 425-litre boot.
- Driveline: Lexus RX all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe rear-wheel drive.
- Road tax: Lexus RX RM754 per year; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM376 per year.
- Warranty: Lexus RX five years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe two years unlimited mileage plus two years extended unlimited mileage.
RX
- Five seats, five doors and a 612-litre boot.
- 275 hp, 430 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats, plus a 360-degree camera with 3D function.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 7.6 seconds versus 6.4 seconds.
- Annual road tax is RM754 versus RM376.
- Only four front parking sensors and no auto parking, versus six sensors and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
E-Class Coupe
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
- Rated at 7.1 L/100 km, with RM376 annual road tax.
- Matrix high beam, panoramic sunroof and Burmester 13-speaker 590 W audio.
- Four seats and a 425-litre boot, against the RX’s five seats and 612 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than the RX’s all-wheel drive.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the RX’s five-year cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM468,888✓ | RM495,071 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 275 hp✓ | 254 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 370 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 147 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Weight | 1,914 kg | 2,315 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 612 litres✓ | 425 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R21 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R21 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | Agility Control with Selective Damping System |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Pre-Safe Plus, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shade |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience 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 | 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 with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 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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RX vs E-Class Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe better?
The Lexus RX is better for family use, with five seats, five doors and a 612-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is better if a faster two-door matters most, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds versus 7.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe costs RM26,183 more than the Lexus RX. The RX is RM468,888, while the E-Class Coupe is RM495,071.
Which has lower running costs on paper?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has the lower stated annual road tax at RM376 versus RM754 for the Lexus RX, and it has a rated fuel economy figure of 7.1 L/100 km. No rated economy figure is stated for the RX.