Car comparison

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

460 V8

381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

600h V8

394 hp4969 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,055 kg
    4,530 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8

  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    977 km
    607 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
381hp284kW
394hp294kW
Torque
493Nm364lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,765kg6,096lb
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
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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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 2009 460 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V86,400 rpm4,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
19.1 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
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
394 hp
294 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 has 13 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
2,390 kg
5,269 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 2009460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h 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

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 has more power, Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: 0.4 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 2009460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 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 2009460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
757 km
470 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
977 km
607 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 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 2009460 V8
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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 2009460 V8
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 2012600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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 2009460 V8
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 2012600h V8
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 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
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
977 km
607 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 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 2012 600h V8

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (137 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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