Porsche Panamera vs Lexus LS

The Porsche Panamera starts from $227,000 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LS opens at $199,850. That makes the Lexus LS the more affordable entry point by $27,150.

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 $249,700 and $219,835 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Porsche Panamera features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LS gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LS counters with head-up display, wireless charging, ventilated seats and Mark Levinson audio that the Porsche Panamera does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Porsche Panamera uses a Petrol producing 260kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed pdk to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The Lexus LS responds with a 3.4L V6 Twin-Turbo Petrol making 310kW and 600Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Lexus LS has the clear power advantage at 310kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LS is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Porsche Panamera measures 5,052mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 183mm shorter than the Lexus LS at 5,235mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 494L in the Porsche Panamera and 480L in the Lexus LS, giving the Porsche Panamera a 14L advantage. The Lexus LS seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,708/year for the Porsche Panamera and $2,850/year for the Lexus LS. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Porsche Panamera.

Estimated annual total: $2,708 (Porsche Panamera) vs $2,850 (Lexus LS). The Porsche Panamera saves you roughly $142 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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