Car comparison

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 460 V8

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

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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    473 Nm
    349 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,200 kg
    4,850 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hpLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
Power
370hp276kW
367hp274kW
Torque
473Nm349lb-ft
466Nm344lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,640kg5,820lb
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
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
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 Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hpLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hpLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
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
19.6 s
19.6 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
2.6 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
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
370 hp
276 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
367 hp
274 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hp has 3 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 367 hp and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hp: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
466 Nm
344 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp6.3 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp6.3 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 2012460 V8370 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
737 km
458 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
370 hp
276 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
367 hp
274 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 2012460 V8370 hp
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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
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

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8370 hpLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8367 hp
Power
370 hp
276 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
466 Nm
344 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
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
737 km
458 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hpLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 367 hp
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 370 hp

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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