Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2011 LexusLS 460 L AWD

Midsize Cars · All-Wheel Drive · 4.6 L 8-cyl

18MPGcombined

16city

23highway

A year of fuel$4,550

CO₂ from the tailpipe493.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 767 lexus cars

Combined MPG 18 MPGbest 46 · avg 23

Annual fuel cost $4,550best $600 · avg $3,551

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 L AWD is a gasoline-powered car with all-wheel drive and a 4.6 L 8-cylinder engine. It is rated at 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway, with 18 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,550, and tailpipe emissions are listed at 493.72 g of CO2 per mile. These fuel-economy and cost figures give buyers comparing cars a basis for considering this model's fuel use. The LS 460 L AWD belongs to the Lexus LS family and has an automatic transmission identified as S8. Its EPA class is Midsize Cars. The official EPA listing is available at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/30859.shtml.

Who it is for

This Lexus may suit buyers seeking an all-wheel-drive car with a 4.6 L 8-cylinder engine. Its fuel economy and annual fuel cost are relevant to running-cost comparisons.

What is good

All-wheel drive
4.6 L 8-cylinder engine
18 MPG combined

What to know first

16 MPG city
EPA annual fuel cost: $4,550
493.72 g CO2 per mile

Verdict

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 L AWD pairs all-wheel drive with a 4.6 L 8-cylinder engine and an S8 automatic transmission. Its 18 MPG combined rating and $4,550 annual fuel cost are key figures for buyers comparing fuel use.