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Lexus LS vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Lexus LS vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • clearly more power
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly 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:

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

Nissan Primastar Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,754 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Primastar 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 LS offers clearly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

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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: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,110 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 655 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,500
Primastar Transporter

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
Lexus LS
Nissan Primastar Transporter

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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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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Lexus LS
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
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