Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the more convincing chauffeur-focused luxury SUV: its 3,210 mm wheelbase, four massaging and ventilated seats, 560 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging suit long, quiet road trips. It is also much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds against the Lexus LX’s 6.5 seconds. But the LX answers with seven seats, a 3,445 cc twin-turbo petrol-hybrid powertrain and a fifth year of unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose it only if carrying more people matters more than EV running and rear-cabin indulgence.
Pick the Lexus LX if you need seven seats and prefer a 3,445 cc petrol-hybrid SUV with a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want four individual massaging rear seats, 560 km of EV range and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LX RM1,540,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Seating: Lexus LX 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4 seats.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LX 6.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Lexus LX 2,850 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,210 mm.
- Powertrain: Lexus LX 3,445 cc twin-turbo petrol hybrid with 415 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV twin-motor EV with 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Lexus LX RM2,352; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840.
LX
- Seven-seat cabin instead of four seats.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus four years.
- 235 kg lighter at 2,840 kg.
- RM451,112 more expensive.
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds.
- Shorter 2,850 mm wheelbase and no stated EV range or charging capability.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 560 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Individual rear captain seats with massage, ventilation and memory.
- Longer 3,210 mm wheelbase, rear-wheel steering and self-levelling air suspension.
- Four seats versus the Lexus LX’s seven.
- 235 kg heavier at 3,075 kg.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty versus five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,540,000 | RM1,088,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and electric hybrid module | — |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 415 hp | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 49 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 227 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,100 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,840 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50 R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | — | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 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 |
| Seat Belts | — | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | — | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | — | 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 |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | 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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LX vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus LX or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for four occupants who want EV range, 649 hp and a richly specified rear cabin. The Lexus LX is the better fit only when seven seats and a petrol-hybrid powertrain are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LX costs RM1,540,000, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888. The Lexus is RM451,112 more expensive.
Which one is quicker and cheaper to tax each year?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and has annual road tax of RM1,840. The Lexus LX takes 6.5 seconds and costs RM2,352 a year in road tax.
