2022 Lexus LS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- 500 RWD, 416 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 40% of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: top 36% of 90 sedans (2022).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $76,100 |
| 500 F Sport RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft | 4,839 lb | 172 | 11.6 | 4.6 sTested | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $79,700 |
| 500 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft | 4,905 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 5.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $79,350 |
| 500 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft | 4,960 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 5.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $82,950 |
| LS 500h AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 354 hp | 257 lb-ft | 5,302 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 5.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $112,000 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 354 hp | 257 lb-ft | 5,302 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 6.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $112,000 |
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 | 416 hp | 500 RWD | $76,100 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 2 | 354 hp | Hybrid 500h AWD | $112,000 | +$35,900 | $1,536 | -$209 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 4 of 6 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 4 | 500 AWD | $79,350 | 5.0 s |
| 10-speed automatic | 2 | 500 RWD | $76,100 | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 500 RWD: 416 hp, 22 mpg, $76,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered Extended Range AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $64,800 | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | AMG E 53 Sedan 4MATIC | 429 hp | 24 mpg | $75,000 | N/A |
LS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Maserati Ghibli: 0.6 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2022 Lexus LS | 2022 Maserati Ghibli |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 500 RWD | Trofeo RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 4.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 580 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | N/A |
| hp per ton | N/A | N/A |
| lb per hp | N/A | N/A |
| MSRP | $76,100 | $110,600 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree