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Lexus LM vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Toyota Proace Bus?

Lexus LM vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • moderately more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Toyota Proace Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,578 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Proace Bus

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 moderately more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 4.6 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: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 730 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 km
Lexus LM
Toyota Proace Bus

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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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Toyota Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Lexus LM
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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