Verdict
At RM1,540,000, the Lexus LX costs RM342,888 less than the RM1,882,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, and it suits Malaysian buyers needing seven seats and five doors. Its 415 hp hybrid V6 and 650 Nm are ample, but 6.5 seconds to 100 km/h is a long way behind the AMG GT’s 577 hp V8, 800 Nm and 3.2-second sprint. The Mercedes is the driver’s choice, with a 315 km/h top speed, rear-axle steering and active anti-roll stabilisation, but its RM6,549 annual road tax and two-seat cabin demand commitment.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, five doors, a 5,100-mm SUV body and lower RM2,352 annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 577 hp, 800 Nm, a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time and AMG’s active chassis hardware matter more than passenger capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LX 415 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Lexus LX 6.5 seconds and 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds and 315 km/h.
- Seating and doors: Lexus LX seven seats and five doors; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT two seats and two doors.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LX RM2,352; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549.
- Warranty: Lexus LX five years with unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT four years with unlimited mileage.
LX
- Seven seats and five doors.
- RM2,352 annual road tax versus RM6,549.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.2 seconds.
- 415 hp and 650 Nm trail the AMG GT’s 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 210 km/h top speed versus 315 km/h.
AMG GT
- 577 hp V8 with 800 Nm.
- 3.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h and 315 km/h top speed.
- AMG Active Ride Control, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering.
- RM342,888 more expensive.
- Only two seats and two doors, against seven seats and five doors.
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM2,352.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | — | 351 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | — | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | — | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | — | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | — | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | — | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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.
Used LX & AMG GT for sale
LX vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Lexus LX is better for carrying people, with seven seats and five doors. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is decisively better for pace: 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds versus 415 hp, 650 Nm and 6.5 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM342,888 more than the Lexus LX. The AMG GT also carries RM4,197 more annual road tax, at RM6,549 against RM2,352.
Which one has more room for passengers?
The Lexus LX has seven seats, five doors, a 2,850-mm wheelbase and a 1,885-mm height. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has two seats, two doors, a 2,700-mm wheelbase and a 1,354-mm height.
