Verdict
At RM468,888, the Lexus RX costs RM405,000 less than the RM873,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe, while its annual road tax is RM754 against RM1,638. The Mercedes earns its premium with 429 hp, 560 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 275 hp, 430 Nm and 7.6 seconds for the Lexus. It is also 85 mm longer in wheelbase and carries 655 litres of luggage. But the RX brings a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, heated and ventilated rear seats, and a much lower entry bill. For most Malaysian buyers, that is the sensible call.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want to save RM405,000, pay RM884 less road tax each year and still have AWD, a 612-litre boot and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if 429 hp, 560 Nm, a 5.0-second century sprint, 655 litres of boot space and 18-way massaging front seats matter more than the RM405,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX RM468,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888.
- Output: Lexus RX 275 hp and 430 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 429 hp and 560 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RX 7.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 5.0 seconds.
- Road tax per year: Lexus RX RM754; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM1,638.
- Boot space: Lexus RX 612 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 655 litres.
- Wheelbase: Lexus RX 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe 2,935 mm.
RX
- RM405,000 lower purchase price.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus two years plus a two-year extension.
- Heated and ventilated rear seats with power folding and recline.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe's 429 hp and 560 Nm.
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.6 seconds slower.
- No panoramic sliding sunroof; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has one.
AMG GLE Coupe
- 429 hp, 560 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 655-litre boot and 2,935 mm wheelbase.
- 18-way front seats with massage, heating and ventilation.
- Costs RM405,000 more than the Lexus RX.
- RM1,638 annual road tax is RM884 higher.
- Warranty runs for two years, with a two-year unlimited-mileage extension, versus five years for the Lexus RX.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM468,888✓ | RM873,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 429 hp✓ |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 560 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 1,914 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 612 litres | 655 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R21 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R21 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | 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, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated | 40:20:40 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 Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot 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, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | — |
| 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 AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The Lexus RX is the better buy for most buyers because it costs RM405,000 less, has lower RM754 annual road tax and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe for its 429 hp, 5.0-second sprint and larger 655-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888 and the Lexus RX costs RM468,888, so the gap is RM405,000.
Which has the better warranty?
The Lexus RX has the longer standard cover: five years with unlimited mileage. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and a further two-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty.