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Lexus LS vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Lotus Emira?

Lexus LS vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly 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

LS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lotus Emira is noticeably cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers a bit more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus LS offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 824 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers clearly more boot space – 430 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LS carries considerably more – 455 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus LS holds a slight edge 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 £112,300
LS

Lexus LS

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 359 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.6 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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