Verdict
The Lexus LC is the more focused two-door choice: its 470 hp V8 reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0.7 seconds ahead of the Panamera, and comes with a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus five-year/100,000 km free service. But Malaysian buyers carrying people or luggage will find the Porsche much easier to live with. Its five doors, five seats and 494-litre boot dwarf the LC’s two doors, four seats and 197 litres, while all-wheel drive and air suspension suit the longer 5,052-mm body.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the 470 hp naturally aspirated V8, quicker 4.4-second sprint and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty in a compact two-door coupe.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you need five proper seats, a 494-litre boot, all-wheel drive and the added day-to-day convenience of a five-door sedan.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Performance: Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; Porsche Panamera 348 hp and 500 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
- Practicality: Lexus LC has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 197-litre boot; Porsche Panamera has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 494-litre boot.
- Driveline: Lexus LC is rear-wheel drive; Porsche Panamera is all-wheel drive.
- Running cost: Lexus LC road tax is RM10,991 yearly; Porsche Panamera road tax is RM1,865 yearly.
- Warranty: Lexus LC has 5 years with unlimited mileage; Porsche Panamera has 4 years/100,000 km.
LC
- 470 hp V8 and 540 Nm
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty with free service
- Two doors, four seats and a 197-litre boot versus the Panamera’s five doors, five seats and 494 litres
- RM10,991 annual road tax versus RM1,865
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
Panamera
- Five doors, five seats and a 494-litre boot
- All-wheel drive with adaptive two-chamber air suspension
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and head-up display
- 348 hp and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time trail the LC’s 470 hp and 4.4 seconds
- Four-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the LC’s five-year unlimited-mileage cover
- 15 kg heavier at 1,980 kg versus 1,965 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000 | RM1,300,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM1,865✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm✓ | 348 hp at 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,900 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 89.5 mm | 84.5 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | PDK |
| Gears | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Porsche |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 494 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | — | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
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.
Used LC & Panamera for sale
LC vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Porsche Panamera better?
The Panamera is better for regular Malaysian family and luggage use, with five seats and a 494-litre boot. Choose the LC for its 470 hp V8, 4.4-second sprint and longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC costs RM1,379,000 and the Porsche Panamera costs RM1,300,000, so the LC is RM79,000 more expensive.
Which is more practical for daily use?
The Porsche Panamera is decisively more practical: it has five doors, five seats, a 494-litre boot, rear air-conditioning, split-folding rear seats and a powered boot. The LC has two doors, four seats and 197 litres of luggage space.
