Car comparison

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8vsLexus GS IV 350

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

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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    493 Nm
    364 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Lightest
    1,721 kg
    3,794 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV350
Power
387hp289kW
306hp228kW
Torque
493Nm364lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,721kg3,794lb
Gross weight
2,455kg5,412lb
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
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
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
1,620mm64in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
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 2012 460 V8Lexus GS IV 350PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusGS IV3506,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 81 hp more than Lexus GS IV 350.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 81 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
493 Nm
364 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V85.7 s
LexusGS IV3505.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 and Lexus GS IV 350: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 2012 460 V8: 0.5 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
785 km
488 mi
LexusGS IV350
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW
5.7 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV350
Power
387 hp
289 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,721 kg
3,794 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 Facelift 2012 460 V8Lexus GS IV 350
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 117 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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