Car comparison

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsLexus 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 LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
282hp210kW
370hp276kW
Torque
417Nm308lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
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
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,025mm198in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
570L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
84L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 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
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 88 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 Facelift 2012 460 V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.3 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
6.3 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 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
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 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 IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 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
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
737 km
458 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
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Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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