2026 Lexus ES Hybrid 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.3s
- ES ES 350h Premium AWD, 244 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 63 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 42 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES ES 500e Luxury AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sTested | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| ES ES 500e Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sTested | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| ES ES 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 244 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.3 sTested | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| ES ES 350e Luxury FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,663 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.4 sTested | CVT | FWD | N/A |
| ES ES 350e Premium FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,608 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.4 sTested | CVT | FWD | N/A |
| ES 350h Premium FWD | 2.5L hybrid | 244 hp | N/A | 4,636 lb | 105 | 19.0 | 7.9 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $49,700 |
| ES 350e Premium FWD | N/A | 221 hp | N/A | 4,636 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.5 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $47,500 |
| ES 350e Luxury FWD | N/A | 221 hp | N/A | 4,636 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.5 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $55,900 |
| 350h Premium FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,636 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $49,700 |
| ES 500e Premium AWD | N/A | 338 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $50,500 |
| 350h Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $51,100 |
| ES 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L hybrid | 244 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $51,100 |
| ES 500e Luxury AWD | N/A | 338 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $58,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hybrid | 2 | 221 hp | ES 350e Premium FWD | $47,500 | Base | $835 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 3 | 244 hp | ES 350h Premium FWD | $49,700 | +$2,200 | $835 | $0 |
| hybrid | 2 | 338 hp | ES 500e Premium AWD | $50,500 | +$800 | $873 | +$38 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 13 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 13 | ES 350e Premium FWD | $47,500 | 5.1 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the ES 350e Premium FWD ($47,500).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 330i Sedan RWD | 8-speed automatic | $47,500 | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain | CLA 250+ Sedan | 9-speed automatic | $47,250 | N/A |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | AWD | 8-speed automatic | $46,995 | 5.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the ES 350e Premium FWD: 221 hp, 46 mpg, $47,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW 3 Series: 3.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid | 2026 BMW 3 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ES ES 350h Premium AWD | M340i xDrive AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.3 s | 4.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 244 hp | 386 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,896 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 198 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 10.1 |
| MSRP | N/A | $64,300 |
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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