Car comparison

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 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 · Facelift 2009

460 V8

381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
VS

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 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
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    493 Nm
    364 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    757 km
    470 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
381hp284kW
282hp210kW
Torque
493Nm364lb-ft
417Nm308lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,340kg5,159lb
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
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,025mm198in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
560L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
84L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

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 LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
19.2 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has 99 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 2009 460 V8: 99 hp (74 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V85.7 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.6 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 2009460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
757 km
470 mi
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
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

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 2009460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 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 2009460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 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 IVFacelift 2009460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
282 hp
210 kW
Torque
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 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
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
154 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Has 99 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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