Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012
460 V8
387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017
Car comparison
Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 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 2012 460 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest2,080 kg4,586 lb
- Best power-to-weight186 hp/t139 kW/t5.4 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8
- Most powerful394 hp294 kW
- Highest torque520 Nm384 lb-ft
- 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
- Best estimated range903 km561 mi
- Best economy score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 387hp289kW | 394hp294kW |
| Torque | 493Nm364lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,080kg4,586lb | 2,420kg5,335lb |
| Gross weight | 2,455kg5,412lb | 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 | 58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 69.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.3s Calculated | 19.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 14.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton Calculated | 215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 785km488mi Calculated | 903km561mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,608cc281cu in | 4,969cc303cu in |
| Length | 5,090mm200in | 5,060mm199in |
| Width | 1,875mm74in | 1,875mm74in |
| Height | 1,465mm58in | 1,480mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,970mm117in | 2,970mm117in |
| Front track | 1,615mm64in | - |
| Rear track | 1,620mm64in | - |
| Trunk volume | 560L | 420L |
| 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 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8PowerTorque
- Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
- Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h 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 | 19.8 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 | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.4 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 | 170 km/h 106 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 387 hp 289 kW |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 394 hp 294 kW |
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 has 7 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8: 7 hp (5 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 493 Nm 364 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 2,080 kg 4,586 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 IVFacelift 2012460 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 5.7 s |
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | 6.3 s |
Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 has more power, Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 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 IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 186 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 785 km 488 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 387 hp 289 kW | 5.7 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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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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 5.7 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | 186 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 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 IVFacelift 2012460 V8 | LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 387 hp 289 kW | 394 hp 294 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 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 | 2,080 kg 4,586 lb | 2,420 kg 5,335 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 785 km 488 mi | 903 km 561 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | 420 L 14.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 186 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 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 IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 | Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km | 16.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year | 2,441 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
- Is 340 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 140 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8
- Has 7 hp more
- Has 27 Nm more
- Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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