Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009
Car comparison
Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 460 V8vsLexus GS IV 350
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful367 hp274 kW
- Highest torque466 Nm344 lb-ft
- Lowest highway consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range724 km450 mi
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best overall score70/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Lexus GS IV 350
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Lightest1,721 kg3,794 lb
- Best power-to-weight178 hp/t133 kW/t5.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.4 L/100 km19.0 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
- Best economy score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | LexusGS IV350 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367hp274kW | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 466Nm344lb-ft | 376Nm277lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,200kg4,850lb | 1,721kg3,794lb |
| Gross weight | 2,640kg5,820lb | 2,190kg4,828lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 48.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.6s Calculated | 21.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton Calculated | 218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 724km450mi Calculated | 647km402mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,608cc281cu in | 3,456cc211cu in |
| Length | 5,060mm199in | 4,845mm191in |
| Width | 1,875mm74in | 1,840mm72in |
| Height | 1,465mm58in | 1,455mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,970mm117in | 2,850mm112in |
| Front track | 1,615mm64in | 1,575mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,615mm64in | 1,590mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 145mm6in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 560L | 405L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 84L | 66L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
- Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| LexusGS IV350 | 6,400 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | LexusGS IV350 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.3 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.6 s | 21.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.2 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 171 km/h 106 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 367 hp 274 kW |
| LexusGS IV350 | 306 hp 228 kW |
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has 61 hp more than Lexus GS IV 350.
The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 61 hp (45 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 466 Nm 344 lb-ft |
| LexusGS IV350 | 376 Nm 277 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 2,200 kg 4,850 lb |
| LexusGS IV350 | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LexusGS IV350 | 228 km/h 142 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 6.3 s |
| LexusGS IV350 | 5.9 s |
Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has more power, Lexus GS IV 350 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
| LexusGS IV350 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 1.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 167 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| LexusGS IV350 | 178 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 724 km 450 mi |
| LexusGS IV350 | 647 km 402 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 367 hp 274 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LexusGS IV350 | 306 hp 228 kW | 5.9 s | 228 km/h 142 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 |
| 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| LexusGS IV350 |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
| LexusGS IV350 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | 167 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
| LexusGS IV350 | 178 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8 | LexusGS IV350 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 466 Nm 344 lb-ft | 376 Nm 277 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.3 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,200 kg 4,850 lb | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 724 km 450 mi | 647 km 402 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | 405 L 14.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 167 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 178 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 | Lexus GS IV 350 |
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| Consumption | 11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.30 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.67 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,045 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
- Has 61 hp more
- Has 90 Nm more
- Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
- Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
- Has 155 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Lexus GS IV 350
- Is 479 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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