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Lexus ES vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (46600 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Honda Prelude?

Lexus ES

Honda Prelude

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda Prelude has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the Lexus ES costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 4157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus ES manages with 5.10 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus ES has a somewhat edge – offering 218 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda Prelude performs slight better – reaching 188 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lexus ES offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus ES offers clearly more room – 454 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

Who wins the race?

The Lexus ES proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lexus ES is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,600
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Lexus ES

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.10 L
Lexus ES
Honda Prelude

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Lexus ES
Honda Prelude
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Costs and Consumption

Price
46600 - 59300 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1680 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4975 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1445 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Honda
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus ES is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.