Car comparison

Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015 450h V6vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

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

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Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015

450h V6

292 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2016-2019
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    473 Nm
    349 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
292hp218kW
370hp276kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,575kg5,677lb
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
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,880mm192in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
84L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
292 hp
218 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 78 hp more than Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
473 Nm
349 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V65.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 5.5 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
1,119 km
695 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
292 hp
218 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW
6.3 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
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-
Length
4,880 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
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

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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,880 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
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
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 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 GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 450h V6

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 382 km (237 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 78 hp more
  • Has 121 Nm more
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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