Car comparison

Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8vsLexus GS I 300

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

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Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015

F 5.0 V8

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2016-2020
VS

Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    477 hp
    356 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus GS I 300

  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8LexusGS I300
Power
477hp356kW
208hp155kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
589km366mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,915mm194in
4,965mm195in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,780mm109in
Front track-
1,535mm60in
Rear track-
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume-
404L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8Lexus GS I 300PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V87,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8LexusGS I300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 has 269 hp more than Lexus GS I 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS I 300 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 269 hp (201 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 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 IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V84.6 s
LexusGS I3008.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 and Lexus GS I 300: 4.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS I 300 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 0.7 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
589 km
366 mi
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8LexusGS I300
Power
477 hp
356 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
589 km
366 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8Lexus GS I 300
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

  • Has 269 hp more
  • Has 255 Nm more
  • Is 4.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lexus GS I 300

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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