Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the stronger performance and road-tax choice: its two motors make 649 hp and 950 Nm, cut 0-100 km/h to 3.8 seconds and bring annual road tax down to RM1,840, against the Lexus LS’s 415 hp, 600 Nm, five seconds and RM4,133. It also has a 610-litre boot. The Lexus is the better chauffeured sedan, with 18-way powered, heated and ventilated rear seats, a rear touchscreen and powered rear sunshades. Its 250 km/h top speed also beats 220 km/h.
LS
Pick the Lexus LS if rear-passenger comfort matters more than outright acceleration, with 18-way rear seats, heating, ventilation and powered rear sunshades.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you can charge an EV and want 649 hp, 571 km of stated range, all-wheel drive and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Performance: Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm versus Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- Acceleration: Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds versus 3.8 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
- Road tax: Lexus LS costs RM4,133 per year versus RM1,840 per year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
- Boot space: Lexus LS has 480 litres versus 610 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
- Rear seating: Lexus LS gets 18-way powered, heated and ventilated rear seats versus a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench in the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
- Warranty: Lexus LS has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus four years with unlimited mileage for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
LS
- 18-way powered rear seats with heating, ventilation and rear touchscreen
- Powered rear windscreen and rear-door sunshades
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- RM389,112 more expensive
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.8 seconds
- 480-litre boot trails the AMG EQS by 130 litres
AMG EQS
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 108.4-kWh battery, 571-km stated range and 200-kW DC charging
- 610-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter
- 220 km/h top speed is 30 km/h lower
- 2,700 kg kerb weight is 545 kg higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,188,000 | RM798,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,133 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.5 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.476 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) |
| 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 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 | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System 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 | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker Sound System | 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft close function, all doors | — |
| 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 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction 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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LS vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The AMG EQS is better for acceleration, luggage space, all-wheel drive and annual road tax. Choose the LS if its powered, heated and ventilated rear seats, rear touchscreen and sunshades are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888. The Lexus is RM389,112 more expensive.
Which is better for rear-seat passengers?
The Lexus LS is better equipped for chauffeured use. It has 18-way powered rear seats with heating and ventilation, a rear touchscreen, plus powered rear and rear-door sunshades; the AMG EQS has a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench.
