Verdict
The Lexus LM’s 7 seats, 3,000-mm wheelbase and power sliding doors suit family or chauffeur duties, though its 110-litre boot is tight. Its hybrid combines a 188-hp 2.5-litre engine with a 180-hp motor. The Porsche Panamera gives up two seats but brings a 494-litre boot, 348 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. Its RM1,865 annual road tax is far higher than the LM’s RM835.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Panamera
Pick the Porsche Panamera if five-seat practicality is enough and you want 348 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 494-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Powertrain: LM 2,494 cc with 188 hp/236 Nm engine output plus a 180-hp/270-Nm motor; Panamera 2,894 cc with 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: LM 7 seats and 110 litres; Panamera 5 seats and 494 litres.
- Annual road tax: LM RM835; Panamera RM1,865.
- Length and wheelbase: LM 5,125 mm and 3,000 mm; Panamera 5,052 mm and 2,950 mm.
LM
- Seven seats and power sliding doors with soft-close function.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Lower annual road tax.
- 110-litre boot versus the Panamera’s 494 litres.
- Less engine output at 188 hp and 236 Nm versus 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
Panamera
- 348 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 494-litre boot is much larger.
- Eight airbags, head-up display and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the LM’s seven.
- Higher purchase price and annual road tax.
- Four-year, 100,000-km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 348 hp at 6,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 500 Nm at 1,900 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 86 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | PDK |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Porsche |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 272 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 494 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (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 | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Matrix 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & 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 Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 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 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 | 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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.
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LM vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Porsche Panamera better?
The Lexus LM is the better choice for seven passengers and power sliding-door access. The Porsche Panamera is better for performance, all-wheel drive and luggage capacity, with 348 hp, 500 Nm and a 494-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM72,000 more than the Lexus LM: RM1,300,000 versus RM1,228,000.
Which has more space for people and luggage?
The Lexus LM carries seven people to the Panamera’s five, but the Porsche has the larger boot at 494 litres versus 110 litres in the LM.
