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Lexus LM vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Lexus LM vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • 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.

Toyota Proace Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,079 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Transporter uses 6.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Proace Transporter

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 visibly more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 3.4 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is substantially lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 689 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries substantially more – 1,323 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 788 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter is decisively ahead 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 Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 km
Lexus LM
Toyota Proace Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Lexus LM
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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