2020 Lexus ES 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- 350 FWD, 302 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 55 of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 55 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,649 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,900 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,649 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,755 |
| 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,649 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $43,750 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,649 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $44,635 |
| ES 300h FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $41,810 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $41,810 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $44,665 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $44,665 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $45,660 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $45,660 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4 | 302 hp | 350 FWD | $39,900 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 6 | 215 hp | ES 300h FWD | $41,810 | +$1,910 | $873 | -$604 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 6 of 10 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 6 | ES 300h FWD | $41,810 | 7.3 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | 350 FWD | $39,900 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 FWD: 302 hp, 26 mpg, $39,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
ES by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Jaguar XE: 0.2 s quicker to 60. Same hp per ton.
| Measure | 2020 Lexus ES | 2020 Jaguar XE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 350 FWD | P300 R-Dynamic S AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 296 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,560 lb |
| hp per ton | 166 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| MSRP | $39,900 | $46,295 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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