Lexus ES 300h vs Toyota Camry LE

2025 Lexus ES 300h studio car image
Lexus

ES 300h

2025 · Hybrid Sedan

2025 Toyota Camry LE studio car image
Toyota

Camry LE

2025 · Hybrid Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Toyota Camry LE 7.2 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Toyota Camry LE 225 hp Runner-up: 218 hp
Cargo winner Lexus ES 300h 454 L Runner-up: 439 L
Price winner Toyota Camry LE $29,355 Runner-up: $42,490

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Lexus ES 300h against the 2025 Toyota Camry LE. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Toyota Camry LE has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.2 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h. 2025 Toyota Camry LE has the higher listed output at 225 hp; 2025 Lexus ES 300h is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 7 hp. Both specifications list 221 Nm of torque. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Lexus ES 300h has the lower recorded consumption at 4.5 L/100km; 2025 Toyota Camry LE is listed at 5.7 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Lexus ES 300h provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 454 litres versus 439 litres, a difference of 15 litres. 2025 Lexus ES 300h is 75 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Toyota Camry LE has the lower listed starting price at $29,355, compared with $42,490 for 2025 Lexus ES 300h. 2025 Toyota Camry LE leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Lexus ES 300h2025 Toyota Camry LE2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.4 s7.2 s
Top Speed180 km/h200 km/h
Power218 hp225 hp
Torque221 Nm221 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L50 L
Efficiency4.5 L/100km5.7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions103 g/km131 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,975 mm4,900 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm145 mm
Cargo454 L439 L
Curb Weight1,640 kg1,600 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.4 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$42,490$29,355

Lexus ES 300h vs Toyota Camry LE questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Toyota Camry LE is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.2 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Toyota Camry LE has the higher listed top speed at 200 km/h (124 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Toyota Camry LE has more power at 225 hp, a 7 hp advantage over 2025 Lexus ES 300h.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Lexus ES 300h has more listed cargo space at 454 litres (16.0 cu ft), versus 439 litres (15.5 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Lexus ES 300h is heavier at 1,640 kg (3,616 lb), while 2025 Toyota Camry LE is listed at 1,600 kg (3,527 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Toyota Camry LE has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $29,355 USD, compared with $42,490 USD for 2025 Lexus ES 300h. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Lexus ES 300h or the 2025 Toyota Camry LE?

2025 Toyota Camry LE leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.