Car comparison

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8vsLexus GS IV 450h

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

450h

292 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTSedan2012-2015

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
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV450h
Power
387hp289kW
292hp218kW
Torque
493Nm364lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,455kg5,412lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,850mm191in
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
Trunk volume
560L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
66L
CO2 emissions-
145g/km

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 450hPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV450h
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
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 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 IV450h
292 hp
218 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 95 hp more than Lexus GS IV 450h.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 95 hp (71 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 IV450h
352 Nm
260 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 IV450h
1,860 kg
4,101 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 IV450h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IV450h5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 and Lexus GS IV 450h: 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 IV450h
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 4.5 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 IV450h
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 IV450h
1,065 km
661 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 IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IV450h
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 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 IV450h
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 IV450h
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 IV450h
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8LexusGS IV450h
Power
387 hp
289 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8Lexus GS IV 450h
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 141 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 279 km (174 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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