Verdict
These cars ask very different things of a Malaysian buyer. The Lexus LC costs RM187,112 more, but its naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 reaches 270 km/h and comes with eight airbags plus a five-year warranty with free servicing to 100,000 km. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the more practical machine: 603 hp, 850 Nm and all-wheel drive cut the 0-100 km/h time to 3.9 seconds, while five seats and a 630-litre boot suit family use. Its RM3,211 annual road tax is also far easier to absorb than the LC's RM10,991.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the 270 km/h, rear-wheel-drive V8 coupe experience and can live with four seats and a 197-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you need five seats, a 630-litre boot and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h pace for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888.
- Performance: Lexus LC 470 hp, 540 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp, 850 Nm and 3.9 seconds.
- Practicality: Lexus LC has four seats and a 197-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has five seats and a 630-litre boot.
- Road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211 per year.
- Top speed: Lexus LC 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 250 km/h.
- Warranty: Lexus LC gets five years with 100,000 km free service; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE gets four years.
LC
- 270 km/h top speed from a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8.
- Eight airbags, versus seven in the AMG GLE.
- Five-year warranty with 100,000 km free servicing.
- RM187,112 dearer than the AMG GLE.
- Slower 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.9 seconds.
- Four seats and a 197-litre boot trail the AMG GLE's five seats and 630 litres.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm with a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and a 630-litre boot.
- RM3,211 annual road tax is RM7,780 lower than the LC's.
- 250 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the Lexus LC's 270 km/h.
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter than the LC's five-year cover.
- Seven airbags, versus eight in the Lexus LC.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000 | RM1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM3,211✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 89.5 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 21 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Daimler |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 325/35R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | — | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
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 LC & AMG GLE for sale
LC vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for pace, passenger room and luggage space, with 603 hp, five seats and a 630-litre boot. Choose the Lexus LC for its 270 km/h top speed, eight airbags and longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC is RM187,112 more expensive: RM1,379,000 against RM1,191,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE.
Which is faster, the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 3.9 seconds against the Lexus LC's 4.4 seconds. The Lexus has the higher top speed at 270 km/h, compared with 250 km/h.
