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2010 Lexus LS MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Lexus LS is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 41 midsize cars rated for 2010, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2010 #35 of 41 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2010 Lexus LS's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2010 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius50 MPG $930
2Ford Fusion Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
3Mercury Milan Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
4Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
5Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
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35Lexus LS19 MPG $3,118
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41Bentley Continental Flying Spur12 MPG $4,938

2010 LSOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

LS MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic LS 460	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
AWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic LS 460 AWD	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.6L 8-cyl
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 103 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

2010 Lexus LS vs. rivals

vs Saab 9-5 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 9-5 saves $156/yr vs Audi A8 18 MPG · $3,292/yr LS saves $173/yr vs Acura RL 18 MPG · $3,292/yr LS saves $173/yr vs Jaguar XF 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura TL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr TL saves $297/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr E-Class saves $297/yr vs Audi S6 16 MPG · $3,703/yr LS saves $585/yr vs Lexus LS Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr LS Hybrid saves $297/yr vs Bentley Continental Flying Spur 12 MPG · $4,938/yr LS saves $1,819/yr vs Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 12 MPG · $4,938/yr LS saves $1,819/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2010 Lexus LS Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Lexus LS?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Lexus LS use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Lexus LS?