Toyota Crown XLE AWD vs Lexus ES 300h

2025 Lexus ES 300h studio car image
Lexus

ES 300h

2025 · Hybrid Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Toyota Crown XLE AWD 7.8 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Toyota Crown XLE AWD 243 hp Runner-up: 218 hp
Cargo winner Toyota Crown XLE AWD 745 L Runner-up: 454 L
Price winner Lexus ES 300h $42,490 Runner-up: $43,590

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD against the 2025 Lexus ES 300h. 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 Crown XLE AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.8 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h. 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD has the higher listed output at 243 hp; 2025 Lexus ES 300h is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 25 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD at 400 Nm and 2025 Lexus ES 300h at 221 Nm. 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 Crown XLE AWD is listed at 5.6 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 Toyota Crown XLE AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 745 litres versus 454 litres, a difference of 291 litres. 2025 Lexus ES 300h is 45 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 Lexus ES 300h has the lower listed starting price at $42,490, compared with $43,590 for 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD. 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD 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 Toyota Crown XLE AWD2025 Lexus ES 300h2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.8 s8.4 s
Top Speed195 km/h180 km/h
Power243 hp218 hp
Torque400 Nm221 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank54 L50 L
Efficiency5.6 L/100km4.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions128 g/km103 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,930 mm4,975 mm
Ground Clearance165 mm140 mm
Cargo745 L454 L
Curb Weight1,810 kg1,640 kg
Towing1,134 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$43,590$42,490

Toyota Crown XLE AWD vs Lexus ES 300h questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.8 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD has the higher listed top speed at 195 km/h (121 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD has more power at 243 hp, a 25 hp advantage over 2025 Lexus ES 300h.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD has more listed cargo space at 745 litres (26.3 cu ft), versus 454 litres (16.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD is heavier at 1,810 kg (3,990 lb), while 2025 Lexus ES 300h is listed at 1,640 kg (3,616 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Lexus ES 300h has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $42,490 USD, compared with $43,590 USD for 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Toyota Crown XLE AWD 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.