2021 Lexus LS mpg
Combined mpg, 500 RWD
22mpg
- 18 city, 29 highway.
- 4 mpg below the median of 81 sedans (2021).
- 8 trims: 21 to 28 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 500h RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | N/A | N/A | $1,371 |
| LS 500h RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 22.2 | 622 | $1,371 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 23 | 29 | 26 | N/A | N/A | $1,477 |
| LS 500h AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 23 | 29 | 26 | 22.2 | 577 | $1,477 |
| 500 RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 18 | 29 | 22 | 21.7 | 477 | $1,745 |
| 500 F Sport RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 18 | 29 | 22 | 21.7 | 477 | $1,745 |
| 500 AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| 500 F Sport AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
500 RWD, 22 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,745
- Per month
- $145
- Per mile
- 14.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $69.44
- Best mpg: Hybrid 500h RWD, 28 mpg. $1,371 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid 500h AWD. $1,477 a year. $269 less than the 500 RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $11.03 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $33.10 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $55.17 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $110 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $126
- Per year
- $1,513
- Miles a month
- 867
500 RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 22 mpg good? No. Beats 34% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lexus LS | 500 RWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2021 Audi S6 | Prestige AWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Genesis G90 | 3.3T Premium RWD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Maserati Ghibli | RWD | 20 mpg | |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | RWD | 200 mi range | |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 450 RWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 BMW M3 | RWD | 19 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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