Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Lexus LS costs RM1,188,000, leaving RM900,888 against the AMG GT 4-Door’s RM2,088,888 for a far more accommodating rear cabin: five seats, 18-way rear adjustment, heating, ventilation and a rear touchscreen. It is also 181 mm longer and carries 480 litres versus 456 litres. The Mercedes answers with huge pace, hitting 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds against 5.0 seconds, plus 630 hp, 900 Nm and all-wheel drive. Choose the Lexus for chauffeured comfort and lower running commitments; choose the AMG for outright performance.
Pick the Lexus LS if rear-seat luxury, five-seat capacity and a RM900,888 lower purchase price matter more than 0-100 km/h pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if 630 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time are central to the brief.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS RM1,188,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM2,088,888.
- Performance: Lexus LS 415 hp, 600 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds; AMG GT 4-Door 630 hp, 900 Nm and 2.9 seconds.
- Driveline: Lexus LS rear-wheel drive; AMG GT 4-Door all-wheel drive.
- Rear accommodation: Lexus LS has five seats and 18-way powered rear seats; AMG GT 4-Door has four seats and a rear centre armrest.
- Dimensions and boot: Lexus LS is 5,235 mm long with a 480-litre boot; AMG GT 4-Door is 5,054 mm long with a 456-litre boot.
- Road tax: Lexus LS RM4,133 per year; AMG GT 4-Door RM6,549 per year.
LS
- RM900,888 less to buy.
- Five seats, 18-way powered rear seats, heating, ventilation and rear touchscreen.
- 480-litre boot and 3,125 mm wheelbase.
- 415 hp and 600 Nm trail the AMG GT 4-Door’s 630 hp and 900 Nm.
- 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.1 seconds behind.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
AMG GT 4-Door
- 630 hp, 900 Nm and 2.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- All-wheel drive, adaptive dampers and 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
- Six front and six rear parking sensors, plus auto parking.
- Costs RM900,888 more.
- Four seats versus the Lexus LS’s five.
- 456-litre boot is 24 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,188,000✓ | RM2,088,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,133✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 6,000 rpm | 630 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.5 mm × 100 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.476 | 8.6 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 12 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 316 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,054 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,951 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,158 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 456 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45RF20 | 315/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 5 Three-point | 4 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, Active Brake Assist |
| 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, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector |
| 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 Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation | Centre Armrest |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| 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 | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with 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 | Active 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 Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | Yes, with Surround View 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 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 LS & AMG GT 4-Door for sale
LS vs AMG GT 4-Door FAQ
Is the Lexus LS or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door better?
The Lexus LS is better for rear passengers, with five seats, powered heated and ventilated rear chairs, and a rear touchscreen. The AMG GT 4-Door is better for performance, delivering 630 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and 2.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM900,888 more than the Lexus LS: RM2,088,888 against RM1,188,000.
Which has more passenger and luggage space?
The Lexus LS carries five people to the AMG GT 4-Door’s four and has a 480-litre boot, 24 litres more than the Mercedes’ 456 litres. Its 3,125 mm wheelbase is also 174 mm longer.
