Verdict
The RM1,540,000 Lexus LX costs RM378,888 less than the RM1,918,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, while seating seven rather than four. The Maybach GLS answers with 549 hp and 770 Nm against the Lexus’s 415 hp and 650 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 6.5 to 4.9 seconds. Its 3,135 mm wheelbase is 285 mm longer, and rear occupants get powered reclining seats, ventilation, massage, an ottoman and a left-side leg rest. For a Malaysian buyer needing all seven seats and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, the Lexus is the more practical call.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats, a RM378,888 lower purchase price and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if four-seat rear-seat luxury, 549 hp and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than the extra outlay.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LX 415 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LX 6.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds.
- Seating: Lexus LX 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 seats.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LX 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 3,135 mm.
- Warranty: Lexus LX 5 years with unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 years with unlimited mileage.
LX
- Seven-seat cabin instead of four seats.
- RM378,888 lower purchase price.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and rated consumption of 10 L/100 km.
- 415 hp and 650 Nm trail the Maybach GLS’s 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds slower.
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp, 770 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- Powered rear seats with heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, ottoman and left-side leg rest.
- 3,135 mm wheelbase, plus 23-inch forged wheels and air suspension.
- RM378,888 more expensive to buy.
- Four seats versus the Lexus LX’s seven.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty is one year shorter.
| 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 | 549 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 770 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| 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 | — | 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 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is better for outright performance and chauffeur-focused rear-seat equipment, with 549 hp, 770 Nm and powered reclining rear seats. The Lexus LX is better when seven seats, lower purchase cost and a longer five-year warranty are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888 and the Lexus LX costs RM1,540,000, so the Maybach GLS is RM378,888 more expensive.
Which one carries more passengers?
The Lexus LX carries seven people, three more than the four-seat Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The Maybach counters with powered rear seats, massage, ventilation, an ottoman and a left-passenger leg rest.
