Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004
430 V8
282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
Car comparison
Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 600h V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009
600h V8
394 hp4969 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
Comparison overview
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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8
- Most powerful394 hp294 kW
- Highest torque520 Nm384 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight163 hp/t121 kW/t6.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.2 L/100 km21.0 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.0 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range903 km561 mi
- Best overall score70/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score82/100
Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,835 kg4,045 lb
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 282hp210kW | 394hp294kW |
| Torque | 417Nm308lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,835kg4,045lb | 2,420kg5,335lb |
| Gross weight | 2,340kg5,159lb | 2,795kg6,162lb |
| 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 | 69.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.2s Calculated | 19.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 14.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated | 163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated | 215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 737km458mi Calculated | 903km561mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,293cc262cu in | 4,969cc303cu in |
| Length | 5,025mm198in | 5,060mm199in |
| Width | 1,830mm72in | 1,875mm74in |
| Height | 1,470mm58in | 1,480mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,925mm115in | 2,970mm117in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | - |
| Rear track | 1,575mm62in | - |
| Trunk volume | 570L | 420L |
| 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 III Facelift 2004 430 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8PowerTorque
- Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
- Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 6,400 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h 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 | 19.8 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 | 6.4 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 | 170 km/h 106 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 282 hp 210 kW |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 394 hp 294 kW |
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 has 112 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 600h V8: 112 hp (84 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 417 Nm 308 lb-ft |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 1,835 kg 4,045 lb |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 2,420 kg 5,335 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 6.3 s |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 6.3 s |
Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 2.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 737 km 458 mi |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 903 km 561 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | 282 hp 210 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 394 hp 294 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.
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| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 |
| 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 |
| 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 2009600h V8 | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 2009600h V8 | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 282 hp 210 kW | 394 hp 294 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 417 Nm 308 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 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 | 2,420 kg 5,335 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 737 km 458 mi | 903 km 561 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 270 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | 420 L 14.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 | Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 16.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,993 LC/year | 2,441 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
- Is 585 kg lighter
- Has 150 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8
- Has 112 hp more
- Has 103 Nm more
- Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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