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Lexus LM vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Lexus LM vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • marginally more power
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,165 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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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 LM offers marginally more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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 LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan holds a decisive overall lead 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 £25,000
3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Lexus LM
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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