Verdict
At RM1,540,000, the Lexus LX costs RM378,888 less and brings seven seats, a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and a rated 10 L/100 km economy figure. That is the more useful proposition for a Malaysian buyer regularly carrying family. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is the indulgent four-seater: its 549 hp V8 delivers 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and its 3,135 mm wheelbase supports reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats with an ottoman. The extra money buys serious pace and rear-cabin hardware, not extra seating.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, lower RM2,352 annual road tax and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if rear-seat luxury and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than carrying seven people.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Power: Lexus LX 415 hp; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp.
- Torque: Lexus LX 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 770 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LX 6.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds.
- Seating: Lexus LX seven seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS four seats.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LX 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 3,135 mm.
LX
- Seven seats instead of four
- Rated economy of 10 L/100 km
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.9 seconds
- 650 Nm versus 770 Nm
- 2,850 mm wheelbase versus 3,135 mm
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp and 770 Nm
- Power-adjustable rear seats with ventilation, massage, one-touch recline and ottoman
- 520-litre boot and 3,135 mm wheelbase
- RM378,888 higher purchase price
- Four seats versus seven
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM2,352
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 415 hp at 5,200 rpm | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | — | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | 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 |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | — | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | — | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close for All Doors |
| 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 & Maybach GLS for sale
LX vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Lexus LX is better for seven-seat utility, lower annual road tax and a longer five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is better for outright performance and its dedicated reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seating.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM378,888 more than the Lexus LX.
Which is quicker, the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds against the Lexus LX's 6.5 seconds. It also has 549 hp and 770 Nm, compared with 415 hp and 650 Nm.
