2026 Lexus LS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- 500 Heritage Edition AWD, 416 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 36 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: top 45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Heritage Edition AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft | 4,905 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.6 sTested | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $97,830 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 1 | 416 hp | 500 Heritage Edition AWD | $97,830 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 1 | 500 Heritage Edition AWD | $97,830 | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 500 Heritage Edition AWD: 416 hp, 21 mpg, $97,830. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+ Sedan | 577 hp | 24 mpg | $89,600 | N/A |
| BMW 7 Series | 750e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid | 483 hp | 24 mpg | $110,000 | N/A |
LS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus LS | 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 500 Heritage Edition AWD | CT5-V V-Series Blackwing RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 668 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,905 lb | 4,123 lb |
| hp per ton | 170 | 324 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 6.2 |
| MSRP | $97,830 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree