E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands about $17,311 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) about $22,607, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4 | TomberlinE-Merge LXR (E2+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,999 | $20,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†3 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 80 mi†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†5 |
| Battery capacity | — | 210 Ah†5 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†5 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†1 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 114 in†4 |
| Width | 47.6 in†1 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 80.5 in†1 | 76 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,170 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 3.3 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.4 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†4 |
| Brakes | Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†4 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†4 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†6 | 5 yr†7 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 9 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~80 mi |
◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.50/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $362.40/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
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Frequently asked
- Is the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 or the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Liberty 4 and E-Merge LXR (E2+2) cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Tomberlin E-Merge LXR (E2+2) at about $22,607, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.