Verdict
The Lexus LC costs RM503,888 less at RM1,379,000, yet still brings a 470 hp naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, four seats and a five-year/unlimited-mileage warranty with 100,000 km free servicing. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT answers with much harder performance: 577 hp, 800 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds. Its 351-litre boot is also 154 litres larger. For Malaysian ownership, the LC’s RM10,991 annual road tax is RM4,442 higher, so the Lexus suits the grand-tourer brief; the AMG GT is the faster, pricier two-seater.
Pick the Lexus LC if you want to save RM503,888, carry up to four people and enjoy five years of warranty plus 100,000 km free servicing.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint, 800 Nm and all-wheel-drive traction matter more than price and rear seating.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM1,882,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LC 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Lexus LC rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT all-wheel drive.
- Seats and boot space: Lexus LC four seats and 197 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT two seats and 351 litres.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT RM6,549.
LC
- RM503,888 lower purchase price
- Four seats and a 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty with 100,000 km free servicing
- 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time trails the AMG GT's 3.2 seconds
- 197-litre boot is 154 litres smaller
- RM10,991 annual road tax is RM4,442 higher
AMG GT
- 577 hp and 800 Nm from the twin-turbo V8
- All-wheel drive and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 351-litre boot, Digital Light matrix LEDs and a 360-degree camera
- RM1,882,888 price is RM503,888 higher
- Only two seats, against the LC's four
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty is one year shorter than the LC's
| 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 at 7,100 rpm | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm | 800 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 89.5 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (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.
Used LC & AMG GT for sale
LC vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The AMG GT is better for outright pace, with 577 hp, 800 Nm, all-wheel drive and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration. The LC is the better grand-tourer purchase if four seats, a lower upfront cost and five-year warranty coverage matter more.
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 has lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has lower annual road tax at RM6,549. The Lexus LC costs RM10,991 per year, a RM4,442 difference despite the Mercedes producing more power and torque.
