Lexus LS vs Porsche Taycan

The Lexus LS starts from $199,850 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Taycan opens at $181,200. That makes the Porsche Taycan the more affordable entry point by $18,650.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $219,835 and $199,320 respectively.

The Porsche Taycan qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus LS, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Lexus LS features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Porsche Taycan gets a 10.9-inch display and 16.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Porsche Taycan. The Porsche Taycan counters with Apple CarPlay, V2L and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LS gets leather accented upholstery while the Porsche Taycan offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LS and 2-zone in the Porsche Taycan.

The Lexus LS uses a 3.4L V6 Twin-Turbo Petrol producing 310kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan responds with a Electric making 300kW and 410Nm, paired to a 2-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Lexus LS has the clear power advantage at 310kW vs 300kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Taycan is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LS measures 5,235mm long on a 3,125mm wheelbase, 272mm longer than the Porsche Taycan at 4,963mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Lexus LS and 407L in the Porsche Taycan, giving the Lexus LS a 73L advantage. The Lexus LS seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Lexus LS) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan). The Lexus LS has longer coverage.