Verdict
These executive cars serve radically different briefs. The RM1,228,000 Lexus LM costs RM578,112 more, yet carries seven people, has power sliding doors and rear sunshades for chauffeur and family work. Its 110-litre boot is the trade-off. At RM649,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is a five-seat electric sedan with 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 527 km. For Malaysian buyers who can charge, the EQE’s RM1,640 annual road tax still undercuts the LM’s RM835 only on purchase price, not yearly tax.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if seven seats, power sliding doors and a rear panoramic roof matter more than outright pace, boot volume and purchase cost.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, 527 km of EV range, a 430-litre boot and to save RM578,112 upfront.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888.
- Seating: Lexus LM seven seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE five seats.
- Motor output: Lexus LM 180 hp and 270 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- Luggage space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres.
- Dimensions: Lexus LM 5,125 mm long and 1,955 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm long and 1,510 mm tall.
- Road tax: Lexus LM RM835 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640 per year.
LM
- Seven-seat MPV cabin with power-folding rear rows.
- Power sliding doors, rear sunshades and rear panoramic roof.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM578,112 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE.
- Only 110 litres of boot space versus 430 litres.
- 180 hp and 270 Nm motor output trails 617 hp and 950 Nm.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 90.6-kWh battery, 527 km range and up to 200 kW DC charging.
- 430-litre boot and nine airbags.
- Five seats versus the Lexus LM’s seven.
- No rear panoramic roof, powered rear sunshades or power sliding doors.
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Lexus LM’s five-year cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM649,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM1,640 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 527 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 3.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| 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 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 | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
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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LM vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the better pick for performance, EV range, boot space and a far lower RM649,888 price. Choose the Lexus LM only if its seven-seat MPV layout, power sliding doors and rear-focused amenities are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888, so the Lexus is RM578,112 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Lexus LM has lower annual road tax at RM835, compared with RM1,640 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. The EQE costs RM805 more each year in road tax.
