Lexus LS 2017 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 66 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus LS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 34 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 20 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | no data | |
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