Verdict
These are radically different luxury purchases. The Lexus LC is the quicker, lower-slung choice: its 470 hp 5.0-litre V8 reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and tops out at 270 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS answers with 549 hp, 770 Nm and four-seat SUV practicality, including a 520-litre boot against the LC’s 197 litres. Malaysian ownership costs cut both ways: the LC’s annual road tax is RM10,991, versus RM3,211 for the Maybach GLS. For carrying people and luggage, the Mercedes is in another class; for outright pace, the Lexus has the edge.
LC
Pick the Lexus LC if you want the faster 4.4-second 0-100 km/h coupe and can live with two doors and a 197-litre boot.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you need five doors, a 520-litre boot and properly equipped reclining rear seats.
Key differences
- Performance: Lexus LC 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS in 4.9 seconds.
- Output: Lexus LC makes 470 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS makes 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- Driveline: Lexus LC is rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Lexus LC has 197 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has 520 litres.
- Size: Lexus LC is 4,770 mm long and 1,345 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is 5,205 mm long and 1,838 mm tall.
- Road tax: Lexus LC costs RM10,991 a year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM3,211 a year.
LC
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 270 km/h top speed
- Five-year warranty with 5-year/100,000 km free service
- 197-litre boot versus 520 litres
- Two doors versus five doors
- No rear climate control or rear-seat adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage
Maybach GLS
- 770 Nm from 2,500 rpm
- 520-litre boot and five doors
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, ottoman and left-side leg rest
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds
- Lower 250 km/h top speed versus 270 km/h
- Four-year warranty versus five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| 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 | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm | 770 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 | — | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 4.9 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 | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Pirelli P-Zero MO-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 | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| 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) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for Rear 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), 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | — | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| 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 System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered 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 | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| 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 for 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.
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LC vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Lexus LC or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach GLS is better for four occupants, luggage and rear-seat comfort, with five doors and a 520-litre boot. The LC is better if performance is the priority, reaching 100 km/h 0.5 seconds sooner.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888, which is RM539,888 more than the RM1,379,000 Lexus LC.
Which has lower annual road tax in Malaysia?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has lower annual road tax at RM3,211. The Lexus LC costs RM10,991 annually, a RM7,780 difference.
