Car Buyer's Guide

Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe

Lexus LS

Lexus LS

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe

Verdict

The AMG GLE Coupe has a 27% bigger boot, while the AMG GLE Coupe is about 26% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the LS has over the AMG GLE Coupe

Front FoglampsSun ShadePower Door

What the AMG GLE Coupe has over the LS

Airbag Disable FunctionAuto Parking

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The LS's wheelbase is 190 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The AMG GLE Coupe is 110 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the AMG GLE Coupe: 655 litres against 480.

LS 5,235 × 1,900 × 1,450 mm · wheelbase 3,125 mmAMG GLE Coupe 4,939 × 2,010 × 1,730 mm · wheelbase 2,935 mm
1,4505,235 mmWheelbase 3,125 mm1,7304,939 mmWheelbase 2,935 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM1,188,000RM873,888✓
Body typeSedanSUV
SegmentLuxuryExecutive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM4,133RM1,638✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM12,130/moRM8,920/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)RM31,266RM23,068✓
Fuel / year (est.)RM3,781—
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM18.91—
5-year running costs (est.)RM195,899—
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift
Capacity3,445 cc2,999 cc
Horsepower415 hp at 6,000 rpm429 hp at 5,800 rpm✓
Torque600 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓560 Nm at 2,200 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementV 6Inline 6
FuelPetrolPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke85.5 mm × 100 mm83 mm × 92.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.47610.5
Number of Motors—1
Motor Horsepower—20 hp
Motor Torque—200 Nm
Battery Capacity—0.9 kWh
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name10-Speed Direct Shift9G-Tronic
Gears109
Transmission ManufacturerAisinMercedes-Benz
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5 seconds5 seconds
Rated Economy9.5 L/100 km—
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,235 mm4,939 mm
Width1,900 mm2,010 mm
Height1,450 mm1,730 mm
Wheelbase3,125 mm2,935 mm
Weight2,155 kg2,325 kg
Fuel Tank82 litres65 litres
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space480 litres655 litres✓
Front Tyre245/45RF20285/40ZR22
Rear Tyre245/45RF20325/35ZR22
Spare Tyre—Space Saver
Factory Tyres—Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Wiper Blade (Driver)—26 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)—22 inch
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)United States (CBU)
Front SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionMulti-link
Front Wheels20" Alloy22" Alloys
Rear Wheels20" Alloy22" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)—
Safety
Airbags10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side)7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function—✓
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with Auto Brake and Rear Pedestrian Detection with Auto Brake—
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorAdaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front Seats28-way Power Adjustable Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation and Massage18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation
Rear Seats18-way Power Adjustable Seats with Centre Armrest, Rear Touchscreen, Heating and Ventilation40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate ConciergeDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate ConciergeDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofFront, Tilt and SlidePanoramic Sliding Sunroof
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Rear1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePowered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades—
Audio12.3" Display with Lexus Remote Touch Controller, Navigation, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and Pioneer 12-speaker Sound System12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W)
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop✓✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Paddle Shift✓✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment✓✓
Boot OperationPowered Boot with Contactless OpeningPowered Boot with Contactless Operation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Panoramic View CameraYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Auto Parking—Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Head-up Display✓✓
Power DoorSoft close function, all doors—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage Extended—Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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LS vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ

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The LS carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the AMG GLE Coupe.

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