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Lexus ES vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Land Rover Discovery?

Lexus ES vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ES

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus ES is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,786 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers visibly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

ES

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is significantly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 532 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries considerably more – 803 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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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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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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