Lexus LS 600h L MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus LS 600h L has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2008 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #32 of 70 (55th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #36 of 66 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #37 of 63 (42th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #56 of 71 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #63 of 76 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #79 of 92 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #90 of 107 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #85 of 101 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #95 of 112 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus LS 600h L placed highest in 2008 at #32 of 70, and lowest in 2016 at #95 of 112. It spent 1 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 432 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 432 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 432 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) Premium | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | HEV, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | HEV, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What LS 600h L fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Lexus LS 600h L burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 20 mpg the Lexus LS 600h L is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lexus nameplates
Every Lexus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.