Car comparison

Lexus LS IV 460 V8vsCadillac STS 4.6 i V8

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

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Lexus LS IV

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2011

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    469 Nm
    346 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.2 L/100 km
    13.7 mpg US
    16.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IV460 V8CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
367hp274kW
325hp242kW
Torque
469Nm346lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
468km291mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
5,030mm198in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
66L
CO2 emissions-
336g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS IV 460 V8Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IV460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IV460 V8CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has 42 hp more than Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
469 Nm
346 lb-ft
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,920 kg
4,233 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 IV460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V86.3 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV 460 V8 and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS IV 460 V8 and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 2.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
724 km
450 mi
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
468 km
291 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.7 s
248 km/h
154 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 IV460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLS IV460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLS IV460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IV460 V8CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
469 Nm
346 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
468 km
291 mi
CO2 score
-
336 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV 460 V8Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 101 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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