Verdict
At RM1,188,000, the Lexus LS costs RM389,112 more than the RM798,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, yet the Mercedes has 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time against 415 hp, 600 Nm and 5.0 seconds. Its 108.4-kWh battery claims 571 km and supports 200-kW DC charging, while annual road tax is RM1,840 versus RM4,133. The LS answers with 28-way front and 18-way rear seats, rear touchscreen, ventilation and powered rear shades. Pick it for chauffeured rear-seat specification and its five-year warranty; the AMG EQS is the stronger, roomier-booted buy.
LS
Pick the Lexus LS if rear passengers matter most, because it gets 18-way rear seats, heating, ventilation, a rear touchscreen and powered rear window shades.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 649 hp, 950 Nm, 571 km claimed range and a 610-litre boot for substantially less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LS 415 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LS 5.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds.
- Running cost: Lexus LS road tax RM4,133 yearly and 9.5 L/100 km rated economy; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS road tax RM1,840 yearly and 571 km EV range.
- Boot space: Lexus LS 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LS 3,125 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3,210 mm.
LS
- 18-way heated and ventilated rear seats with rear touchscreen
- Powered rear windscreen and rear-door window shades
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Slower 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.8 seconds
- Smaller 480-litre boot versus 610 litres
- Higher RM4,133 annual road tax versus RM1,840
AMG EQS
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors
- 108.4-kWh battery with 571 km claimed range and 200-kW DC charging
- 610-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Four-year vehicle warranty versus the Lexus LS's five years
- No powered rear sunshade or rear-door window shades
- Heavier at 2,700 kg versus 2,155 kg
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 85.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the better all-round buy on performance, boot space, road tax and EV capability. The Lexus LS is the better choice only if its far more elaborate rear-seat equipment and longer five-year vehicle warranty are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS costs RM389,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which has the better rear passenger accommodation?
The Lexus LS is decisively better equipped for rear passengers, with 18-way powered seats, heating, ventilation, a centre armrest touchscreen and powered rear and rear-door window shades. The AMG EQS instead has 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
