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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

330 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
370hp276kW
330hp246kW
Torque
473Nm349lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
560L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
80L
CO2 emissions-
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 40 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
263 km/h
163 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 V86.3 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V65.6 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 0.7 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 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 2.5 L/100 km.

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 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
737 km
458 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 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 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 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 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.6 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 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
370 hp
276 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
-
207 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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