Verdict
The Lexus LX costs RM1,540,000 against RM1,088,888 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV, a RM451,112 gap. The Mercedes is the faster and more technically focused choice: its two motors produce 649 hp and 950 Nm, delivering 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while its 118 kWh battery is rated for 560 km. Its 3,210 mm wheelbase also dwarfs the Lexus’s 2,850 mm. But Malaysian buyers needing seven seats get them only in the LX, which also carries a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus four years.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, a 3.445-litre twin-turbo V6 hybrid and the longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if four seats are enough and you want 649 hp, 560 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging for RM451,112 less.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Powertrain: Lexus LX has a 3,445 cc twin-turbo V6 hybrid with one 49 hp motor; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has two motors producing 649 hp.
- Performance: Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV does it in 4.4 seconds.
- Seating: Lexus LX has seven seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has four seats.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LX 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,210 mm.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LX RM2,352; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840.
LX
- Seven seats instead of four.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 235 kg lighter than the Maybach EQS SUV.
- Costs RM451,112 more.
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.5 seconds versus 4.4 seconds.
- Annual road tax is RM512 higher.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors.
- 560 km EV range from a 118 kWh battery, with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Rear-wheel steering, self-levelling Airmatic air suspension and 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- Only four seats, against the Lexus LX’s seven.
- 3,075 kg kerb weight is 235 kg higher.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty is one year shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000 | RM1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| 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 | — | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | — | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | — | 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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LX vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Maybach EQS SUV is better for outright performance, EV range and rear-cabin equipment, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. Choose the LX if seven seats and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX costs RM451,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
Which one is better for charging and electric driving?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the clear choice. It has a 118 kWh battery, 560 km claimed range, 22 kW AC charging and 200 kW DC charging. The Lexus LX is a petrol hybrid rather than a battery-electric SUV.
