Verdict
At RM36,112 more, the seven-seat Lexus LM makes sense for the Malaysian buyer carrying people: it has power sliding doors, 3,000 mm of wheelbase and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Its 110-litre boot is tiny beside the AMG GLE’s 630 litres, however. The Mercedes counters with a 603 hp, 850 Nm V8, all-wheel drive and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time, but its RM3,211 annual road tax is RM2,376 higher. Choose the LM for seating capacity; choose the GLE for outright pace and luggage space.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and the lower RM835 annual road tax.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if 603 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 630-litre boot matter more than a third seating row.
Key differences
- Engine output: Lexus LM 188 hp and 236 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp and 850 Nm.
- Driven wheels: Lexus LM front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE all-wheel drive.
- Seating: Lexus LM seven seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE five seats.
- Boot space: Lexus LM 110 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 630 litres.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LM RM835; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211.
- Warranty: Lexus LM five years/unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE four years/unlimited mileage.
LM
- Seven seats and seven three-point seat belts
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function
- Lower RM835 annual road tax and longer five-year warranty
- 110-litre boot versus the AMG GLE’s 630 litres
- 188 hp and 236 Nm versus 603 hp and 850 Nm
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
AMG GLE
- 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 630-litre boot
- Air suspension, head-up display and auto parking
- Five seats versus the LM’s seven
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM835
- Four-year warranty versus the LM’s five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 21 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 325/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 | 7 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| 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 | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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.
Used LM & AMG GLE for sale
LM vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The Lexus LM is better for carrying up to seven occupants with power sliding doors and lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for performance, all-wheel drive and luggage capacity, with 603 hp and a 630-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM36,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE.
Which one has lower running tax and more seats?
The Lexus LM has both: RM835 annual road tax and seven seats. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has RM3,211 annual road tax and five seats.
