Lexus GS vs Lexus LS
Overview | |
Years produced1993-2020 | Years produced1990-Present |
MSRP$51,065 | MSRP$75,000 |
Average price$18,025 | Average price$23,962 |
Listings900 | Listings1341 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummarySince its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 311 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower311 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 311 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower311 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.4 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3891 lbs | Curb Weight4707 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height57.5 in |
Length192.1 in | Length206.1 in |
Width72.4 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase123.0 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload870 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1993-2020 | 1990-Present |
MSRP | $51,065 | $75,000 |
Average price | $18,025 | $23,962 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 311 hp V6 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 311 hp @ 6400 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 311 hp V6 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 311 hp @ 6400 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.4 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3891 lbs | 4707 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 206.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | 870 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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