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2011 Lexus LS MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 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 2010 model. Among 48 midsize cars rated for 2011, it ranks 42nd 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, 2011 #42 of 48 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2011 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 2011 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
2Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
3Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
4Mercury Milan Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
5Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
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42Lexus LS19 MPG $3,118
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48Ferrari 612 Scaglietti12 MPG $4,938

2011 LSOther midsize carsClass median: $2,068/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

2011 Lexus LS vs. rivals

vs Infiniti M56 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW 7 Series Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 7 Series Hybrid saves $156/yr vs Audi A8 21 MPG · $2,821/yr A8 saves $297/yr vs Infiniti M37 21 MPG · $2,821/yr M37 saves $297/yr vs Acura RL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr RL saves $156/yr vs Jaguar XF 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi S6 16 MPG · $3,703/yr LS saves $585/yr vs Lexus LS Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr LS Hybrid saves $156/yr vs Bentley Continental Flying Spur 13 MPG · $4,558/yr LS saves $1,439/yr vs Bentley Mulsanne 13 MPG · $4,558/yr LS saves $1,439/yr vs Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 12 MPG · $4,938/yr LS saves $1,819/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2011 Lexus LS Hybrid (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 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 2011 Lexus LS use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Lexus LS?