Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Lexus LC at RM1,379,000 is the less costly route into a V8 luxury car, yet its 470 hp, 540 Nm and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time remain serious numbers. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888, but its 603 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and 3.3-second sprint make it decisively quicker. It is also the practical choice, with five seats and a 350-litre boot against the LC's four seats and 197 litres. Pick the Lexus for the coupe experience and five-year servicing; pick the Mercedes for rear-seat use and pace.
LC
Pick the Lexus LC if you want a 4,969 cc naturally-aspirated V8 coupe with a far lower purchase price and five-year/100,000 km free servicing.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you need five seats, a 350-litre boot, 900 Nm and a 31 km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC RM1,379,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus LC 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp and 900 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LC 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 seconds.
- Seats and boot space: Lexus LC four seats and 197 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class five seats and 350 litres.
- Dimensions: Lexus LC is 4,770 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is 5,289 mm long with a 3,216 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Lexus LC RM10,991 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM6,549 per year.
LC
- RM859,888 less expensive to buy.
- 4,969 cc naturally-aspirated V8 with 470 hp.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and five-year/100,000 km free service.
- Slower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class: 4.4 seconds versus 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h.
- Four seats and a 197-litre boot fall short of the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class's five seats and 350 litres.
- No rear climate control, rear-seat adjustment or rear entertainment screens.
AMG S-Class
- 603 hp, 900 Nm and all-wheel drive deliver a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats, 350-litre boot and extensive powered rear-seat functions.
- 13.1 kWh battery provides up to 31 km of EV range.
- RM859,888 more expensive than the Lexus LC.
- At 2,385 kg, it weighs 420 kg more than the 1,965 kg Lexus LC.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty is one year shorter than the Lexus LC's five-year cover with free servicing.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000✓ | RM2,238,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| 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, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm | 603 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 89.5 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 13.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 31 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 3.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 350 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 285/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) |
| 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 on Outer Two 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | — | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| 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, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| 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 S-Class for sale
LC vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is better for outright performance and passenger use, with 603 hp, five seats and a 350-litre boot. The Lexus LC is the better buy if a V8 coupe and a RM859,888 lower entry price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM859,888 more than the Lexus LC.
Can the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class be driven on electric power?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system has one 188 hp, 320 Nm motor and a 13.1 kWh battery, with a stated EV range of 31 km. AC charging is rated at 3.7 kW.
