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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

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

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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

273 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
290hp216kW
273hp204kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
977km607mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
5,015mm197in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,490mm59in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
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Trunk volume
570L
454L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 17 hp more than Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

Although Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has more power, Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
290 hp
216 kW
273 hp
204 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
977 km
607 mi
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Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 111 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 116 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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