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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 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 2009

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
VS

Lexus GS IV

450h

290 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    466 Nm
    344 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusGS IV450h
Power
367hp274kW
290hp216kW
Torque
466Nm344lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
42.4s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
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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
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 2009 460 V8Lexus GS IV 450hPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusGS IV450h
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
26.8 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
LexusGS IV450h
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has 77 hp more than Lexus GS IV 450h.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 77 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
466 Nm
344 lb-ft
LexusGS IV450h
344 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
LexusGS IV450h
1,875 kg
4,134 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 2009460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV450h
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 2009460 V86.3 s
LexusGS IV450h5.5 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has more power, Lexus GS IV 450h is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
LexusGS IV450h
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV450h
290 hp
216 kW
5.5 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 2009460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
LexusGS IV450h
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusGS IV450h
Power
367 hp
274 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
466 Nm
344 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.5 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
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 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
724 km
450 mi
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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
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 122 Nm more
  • Has 54 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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