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Lexus LM vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Nissan Interstar?

Lexus LM vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
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Nissan Interstar

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LM

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 Interstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,555 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LM uses 7.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Interstar

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 Lexus LM offers a bit more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

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 LM offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 912 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar 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.

from £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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