Verdict
The Lexus LC costs RM503,888 less, yet brings four seats, a 4,969 cc naturally aspirated V8 with 470 hp and a five-year warranty with 100,000 km free service. Its 8.6 L/100 km rating and RM10,991 annual road tax still demand a serious Malaysian ownership budget. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT answers with 577 hp, 800 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time, but its two-seat cabin and four-year warranty make it the less versatile choice. Pick the AMG GT for outright pace; the LC for the broader grand-tourer brief.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want four seats, a 470 hp naturally aspirated 4,969 cc V8 and five years of warranty coverage with free service.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if a 577 hp, 800 Nm all-wheel-drive coupe that reaches 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds is the priority.
Key differences
- Performance: Lexus LC has 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- Acceleration: Lexus LC does 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT does it in 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Lexus LC is rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is all-wheel drive.
- Practicality: Lexus LC seats 4 and has a 197-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT seats 2 and has a 351-litre boot.
- Top speed: Lexus LC reaches 270 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reaches 315 km/h.
- Warranty: Lexus LC gets 5 years with 100,000 km free service; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT gets 4 years.
LC
- Four seats versus the AMG GT's two.
- Five-year warranty and 100,000 km free service.
- Rated at 8.6 L/100 km.
- 470 hp and 540 Nm trail the AMG GT's 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.2 seconds slower.
- 197-litre boot is 154 litres smaller.
AMG GT
- 577 hp, 800 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 351-litre boot and 360-degree camera.
- Two seats versus the LC's four.
- Four-year warranty versus the LC's five-year cover with 100,000 km free service.
- Costs RM503,888 more than the LC.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM6,549✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 94 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | — |
| 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 | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 351 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| 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 | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | — | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| 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 |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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.
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LC vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is better for acceleration, power and boot capacity, with 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus LC is better for carrying passengers, offering four seats and a longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,882,888, which is RM503,888 more than the RM1,379,000 Lexus LC.
Which coupe is more practical?
The Lexus LC is more practical for people, because it has four seats against the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's two. The AMG GT carries more luggage, however, with a 351-litre boot compared with the LC's 197 litres.
