Car comparison

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 600h 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

600h V8

394 hp4969 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    977 km
    607 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8LexusGS IV350
Power
394hp294kW
306hp228kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
2,390kg5,269lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,765kg6,096lb
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
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
977km607mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
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 600h V8Lexus GS IV 350PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V86,400 rpm4,000 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 2012600h V8LexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
394 hp
294 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 has 88 hp more than Lexus GS IV 350.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
520 Nm
384 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 2012600h V8
2,390 kg
5,269 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 2012600h 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 2012600h V86.1 s
LexusGS IV3506.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 and Lexus GS IV 350: 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 2012600h V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 and Lexus GS IV 350: 2.6 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 2012600h V8
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 2012600h V8
977 km
607 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 2012600h V8
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 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 2012600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 2012600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 600h 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 2012600h V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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 2012600h V8
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 2012600h V8LexusGS IV350
Power
394 hp
294 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
977 km
607 mi
589 km
366 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 600h V8Lexus GS IV 350
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 144 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 387 km (241 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 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

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Is 585 kg lighter
  • Has 5 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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