Lexus ES ES 250 Premium vs ES 250 Luxury
Verdict
The Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury costs RM36,000 more than the Lexus ES ES 250 Premium, yet the hard numbers are identical: 204 hp, 247 Nm, front-wheel drive, a 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time and a 210 km/h top speed. You also get the same 4,975 mm body, 2,870 mm wheelbase, 420-litre boot, 10 airbags, AEB, five-year warranty and RM867 annual road tax. On paper, you are paying for trim, not mechanicals — check the equipment list before signing.
Pick the Lexus ES ES 250 Premium if you want the ES 250’s petrol drivetrain, space and safety numbers for less money.
Pick the Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury if you specifically want the higher trim grade and are happy paying RM36,000 more without a listed performance or size gain.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES ES 250 Premium RM320,888; Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury RM356,888
- Engine: Lexus ES ES 250 Premium 2,487 cc; Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 2,487 cc
- Power and torque: Lexus ES ES 250 Premium 204 hp/247 Nm; Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 204 hp/247 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus ES ES 250 Premium 9.1 s; Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 9.1 s
- Boot space: Lexus ES ES 250 Premium 420 L; Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 420 L
- Safety: Lexus ES ES 250 Premium 10 airbags with AEB; Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury 10 airbags with AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,888✓ | RM 356,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,487 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 204 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 4,975 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 10 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 867 | RM 867 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES 250 Premium
- Costs RM36,000 less
- Same 204 hp and 247 Nm
- Same 10 airbags, AEB and five-year warranty
- Not the higher Luxury trim grade
- No quicker than the Luxury at 9.1 s
- Same RM867 annual road tax
ES 250 Luxury
- Same 2,487 cc petrol engine
- Same 210 km/h top speed
- Same 4,975 mm length and 420 L boot
- Costs RM36,000 more
- No listed power or torque gain
- No listed boot or wheelbase gain
ES 250 Premium vs ES 250 Luxury FAQ
Is the Lexus ES ES 250 Premium or Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury better?
The Lexus ES ES 250 Premium is the better buy on the listed figures. It matches the Luxury for engine output, performance, size, boot space, safety kit, warranty and road tax, while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES ES 250 Luxury is RM36,000 more expensive than the Lexus ES ES 250 Premium.
Do both Lexus ES 250 variants have the same performance?
Yes. Both use a 2,487 cc petrol engine with 204 hp and 247 Nm, front-wheel drive and a conventional automatic gearbox. Both do 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and top out at 210 km/h.