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Lexus ES vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (46600 £ vs 99800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Porsche Panamera?

Lexus ES

Porsche Panamera

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.

Lexus ES has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46600 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 53186 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.10 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 Porsche Panamera has a convincingly edge – offering 782 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 564 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs clearly better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 145 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 curb weight, Lexus ES is to a small extent lighter – 1680 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers hardly perceptible more room – 494 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera somewhat takes the win – 545 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £99,800
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Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46600 - 59300 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
115 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1680 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4975 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1445 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus ES is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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