Car comparison

Lexus LS IV 460 V8vsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8

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

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Lexus LS IV

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    977 km
    607 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Lexus LS IV 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
    469 Nm
    346 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IV460 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
367hp274kW
290hp216kW
Torque
469Nm346lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
5,030mm198in
5,015mm197in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS IV 460 V8Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IV460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IV460 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 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
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has 77 hp more than Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 77 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
469 Nm
346 lb-ft
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 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 IV460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V86.3 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s

Although Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has more power, Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 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 IV460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 3.0 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 IV460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
724 km
450 mi
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
977 km
607 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 IV460 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 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 IV460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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 IV460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IV460 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
469 Nm
346 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
977 km
607 mi
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 460 V8Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 253 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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