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Lexus LS vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Land Rover Discovery?

Lexus LS vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • only slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LS

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery is substantially cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,906 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Discovery

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 LS offers only slightly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

LS

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LS is marginally lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 556 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries significantly more – 803 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 348 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Lexus LS
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
216 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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