Verdict
At RM468,888, the Lexus RX costs RM330,000 less than the RM798,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, and its RM754 annual road tax is RM1,086 lower. The Lexus is the more rational five-seat SUV: it has a 612-litre boot, 68-litre fuel tank and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. But the AMG EQS is in another performance class, with 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time against 275 hp, 430 Nm and 7.6 seconds. Its 108.4-kWh battery gives 571 km of stated range, provided charging suits your routine.
The AMG EQS EQS 53 4Matic+ (RM798,888) sits above every RX variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Lexus RX if RM330,000 saved, SUV height and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than EV performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 649 hp, 950 Nm, 571 km of EV range and a far more lavish front-seat specification.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX RM468,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Performance: Lexus RX 275 hp, 430 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8 seconds.
- Power source: Lexus RX 2,393 cc turbo petrol four-cylinder; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS twin motors with a 108.4-kWh battery.
- Dimensions: Lexus RX is 4,890 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is 5,216 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Lexus RX RM754; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840.
- Warranty: Lexus RX five years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS four years unlimited mileage, plus 10 years/250,000 km for the traction battery.
RX
- RM330,000 lower purchase price.
- 612-litre boot, 2 litres larger than the AMG EQS.
- Heated and ventilated rear seats with power recline and folding.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm trail the AMG EQS's 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.8 seconds slower.
- No panoramic sunroof or auto parking.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 108.4-kWh battery, 571 km range and up to 200 kW DC charging.
- Front seats add massage, while Digital Light matrix headlamps and auto parking are fitted.
- RM798,888 price is RM330,000 higher.
- RM1,840 annual road tax is RM1,086 more.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty is one year shorter.
What the AMG EQS has over the RX
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The AMG EQS's wheelbase is 360 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM468,888✓ | RM798,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM1,840 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,785/mo✓ | RM8,155/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,538✓ | RM21,019 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,687 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM8.43 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM122,729 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 9.9 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 40 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,914 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 612 litres✓ | 610 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R21 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R21 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System | 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; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Lexus RX or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The AMG EQS is better for performance, EV range and front-seat equipment, delivering 649 hp and 571 km of range. The RX is the better financial choice at RM330,000 less, with lower annual road tax and a longer five-year vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888, which is RM330,000 more than the RM468,888 Lexus RX.
Which has the more practical luggage space?
The Lexus RX has the marginally larger boot at 612 litres, versus 610 litres for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS. The RX is also an SUV with five doors, while the AMG EQS is a four-door sedan.
How long does charging take?
The AMG EQS's 108.4 kWh battery takes about 9.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.
