Car comparison

Lexus LS IV 460 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 IV

460 V8

381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV 460 V8 381 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,055 kg
    4,530 lb
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp

  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IV460 V8381 hpLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
Power
381hp284kW
387hp289kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,455kg5,412lb
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
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,030mm198in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
565L
560L
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 V8 381 hpLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hpPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8 381 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IV460 V8381 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IV460 V8381 hpLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
387 hp
289 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp has 6 hp more than Lexus LS IV 460 V8 381 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV 460 V8 381 hp and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8381 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
493 Nm
364 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8381 hp
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
2,080 kg
4,586 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 V8381 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
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 IV460 V8381 hp5.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp5.7 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp has more power, Lexus LS IV 460 V8 381 hp 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 IV460 V8381 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 IV460 V8381 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8381 hp
757 km
470 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IV460 V8381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
5.7 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 IV460 V8381 hp
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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 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
5,090 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 IV460 V8381 hp
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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp 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 V8381 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 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 V8381 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IV460 V8381 hpLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8387 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 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
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
785 km
488 mi
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 V8 381 hpLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 381 hp

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 387 hp

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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