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Lexus ES vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Porsche Panamera?

Lexus ES vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,186 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 564 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is substantially faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lexus ES offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is somewhat lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers very slightly more boot space – 494 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is far ahead 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.

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Panamera

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/100km
  • 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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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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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
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 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
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 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
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
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Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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