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Lexus LS vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Lexus LS vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Lexus LS

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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,563 £.

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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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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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: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers very slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
Lexus LS
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Lexus LS
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
216 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
NIO
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