Car comparison

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24VvsLexus GS IV 350

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

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Acura RL II

3.7 i V6 24V

304 hp3664 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV 350

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    376 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24VLexusGS IV350
Power
304hp227kW
306hp228kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight-
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
53.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,664cc224cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,973mm196in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,847mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24VLexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
29.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 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
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
LexusGS IV350
376 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
LexusGS IV350
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6.7 s
LexusGS IV3506.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
LexusGS IV350
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
211 km/h
131 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
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
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24VLexusGS IV350
Power
304 hp
227 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
-
589 km
366 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS IV 350
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 101 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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