2024 Lexus ES 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.6s
- 350 FWD, 302 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 67 of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 52 of 80 sedans (2024).
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 | 3,690 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,040 |
| 350 F SPORT Design FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,690 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $46,625 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,690 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $47,210 |
| 350 F SPORT Handling FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,690 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $48,500 |
| 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 302 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,690 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $50,930 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $43,440 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT F Design FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $47,825 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $48,610 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT Handling FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $49,735 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $52,330 |
| ES 300h FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | FWD | $43,440 |
| ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | FWD | $47,825 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | FWD | $48,610 |
| ES 300h F SPORT HANDLING FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | FWD | $49,735 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 115 | 17.3 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | FWD | $52,330 |
| 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,780 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,040 |
| 250 F SPORT Design AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,780 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $46,625 |
| 250 Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,780 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,210 |
| 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,780 lb | 107 | 18.6 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,930 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 203 hp | 250 AWD | $42,040 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5 | 302 hp | 350 FWD | $42,040 | $0 | $1,477 | +$105 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 10 | 215 hp | ES 300h FWD | $43,440 | +$1,400 | $873 | -$499 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 10 of 19 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 10 | ES 300h FWD | $43,440 | 7.4 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 9 | 250 AWD | $42,040 | 6.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 AWD: 203 hp, 28 mpg, $42,040. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2.0 SR FWD | 248 hp | 29 mpg | $36,070 | 6.3 s |
| Toyota Crown | XLE AWD | 236 hp | 41 mpg | $40,350 | 7.6 s |
| Volvo S60 | B5 Core Dark Theme FWD | 247 hp | 30 mpg | $42,450 | 6.4 s |
| BMW 3 Series | 330i RWD | 255 hp | 29 mpg | $44,500 | 5.6 s |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | C 300 RWD | 255 hp | 30 mpg | $46,950 | 6.0 s |
ES by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Audi A4: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Lexus ES.
| Measure | 2024 Lexus ES | 2024 Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 350 FWD | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.6 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 261 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,704 lb |
| hp per ton | 164 | 141 |
| lb per hp | 12.2 | 14.2 |
| MSRP | $42,040 | $44,100 |
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
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