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

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    473 Nm
    349 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV350
Power
370hp276kW
306hp228kW
Torque
473Nm349lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
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
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 64 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: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
473 Nm
349 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
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
LexusGS IV350
1,805 kg
3,979 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
211 km/h
131 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 V86.3 s
LexusGS IV3506.2 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 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 2012 460 V8: 0.1 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

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
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
LexusGS IV350
170 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8
737 km
458 mi
LexusGS IV350
589 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
211 km/h
131 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
370 hp
276 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
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/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.2 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
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV350
Power
370 hp
276 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
589 km
366 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
170 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 Facelift 2012 460 V8Lexus GS IV 350
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 97 Nm more
  • Has 54 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 148 km (92 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 395 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 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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