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Lexus ES vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Lexus ES vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus ES offers visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

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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: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is slightly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries clearly more – 1,110 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 640 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus ES is clearly superior overall 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 £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 5.1 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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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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