Verdict
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000, RM139,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV, yet it answers a different Malaysian luxury brief. Its seven seats, 1,955-mm roofline and power sliding doors suit chauffeur work with more passengers, while its petrol-hybrid system and 60-litre tank avoid dependence on charging. The Maybach EQS SUV is the sharper four-seat indulgence: 649 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 118-kWh battery rated for 560 km. It also brings a longer 3,210-mm wheelbase and 440-litre boot.
LM
Pick the Lexus LM if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and petrol-hybrid flexibility for long family or VIP duties.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if four passengers are enough and you want 649 hp EV performance, 560 km range and a richer rear-seat cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LM RM1,228,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Seating: Lexus LM 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4 seats.
- Powertrain: Lexus LM 2.5-litre petrol hybrid with one 180-hp, 270-Nm motor; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV twin motors with 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- Range and charging: Lexus LM has a 60-litre fuel tank; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has a 118-kWh battery, 560-km EV range, 22-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging.
- Wheelbase and boot: Lexus LM 3,000 mm and 110 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,210 mm and 440 litres.
- Road tax: Lexus LM RM835 a year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840 a year.
LM
- Seven seats and power sliding doors suit multi-passenger duties.
- Petrol-hybrid powertrain with a 60-litre tank.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus four years.
- Costs RM139,112 more.
- Only 110 litres of boot space, versus 440 litres.
- Has 188 hp from its petrol engine and a 180-hp motor, far short of the Maybach EQS SUV's 649 hp and 950 Nm.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and all-wheel drive; 0-100 km/h takes 4.4 seconds.
- 118-kWh battery delivers a stated 560 km range, with 200-kW DC charging.
- Four massaging, ventilated seats, 440-litre boot and rear-wheel steering.
- Four seats versus the Lexus LM's seven.
- Road tax is RM1,840 a year, against RM835.
- Needs charging, unlike the Lexus LM's petrol-hybrid system and 60-litre fuel tank.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,228,000 | RM1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Torque | 236 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 180 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 110 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Mesh Aluminium Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with Power Fold | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Rear Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade and rear door window shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | 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 | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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LM vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LM or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for four-seat electric luxury, performance and luggage space, with 649 hp, 560 km range and a 440-litre boot. Choose the Lexus LM for seven-seat transport, power sliding doors and petrol-hybrid flexibility.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LM costs RM1,228,000 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888. The Lexus is RM139,112 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Lexus LM has lower annual road tax at RM835. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is RM1,840 a year, a RM1,005 difference.
