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Lexus ES vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Porsche Cayenne?

Lexus ES vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • 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:

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.

Lexus ES is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 938 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is markedly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 327 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively ahead 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 £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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