Car comparison

Lexus GS IV 350vsAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014
VS

Acura RL II

3.7 i V6 24V

304 hp3664 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV 350

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    376 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,721 kg
    3,794 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IV350AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
376Nm277lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,721kg3,794lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
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Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
48.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,664cc224cu in
Length
4,845mm191in
4,973mm196in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
405L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus GS IV 350Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IV3506,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IV350AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
30.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW

Lexus GS IV 350 has 2 hp more than Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V and Lexus GS IV 350: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV350
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV350
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV350
228 km/h
142 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV3505.9 s
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV350
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IV350AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS IV 350
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 101 Nm more
  • Is 124 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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