2020 Lexus LS vs 2020 Tesla Model S

2020 Lexus LS

#11 in Luxury Large Cars

2020 Tesla Model S

#1 in Luxury Large Cars

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LS 500 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 AWD	18	27	$72,376	$78,670
LS LS 500 F SPORT AWD	18	27	$77,896	$84,670
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	19	30	$74,935	$81,450
LS LS 500 Inspiration Series AWD	18	27	$92,796	$100,865
LS LS 500 Inspiration Series RWD	19	30	$89,851	$97,665
LS LS 500 RWD	19	30	$69,415	$75,450
LS LS 500h AWD	23	31	$76,572	$83,230
LS LS 500h RWD	25	33	$73,608	$80,010

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,990
Model S Long Range Plus AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$74,990
Model S Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$94,990

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Invoice Price

$72,376

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$78,670

$79,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1311 / month

$1333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper.

Growing old though it is, the Tesla Model S still looks and feels as fresh as when it first debuted eight years ago.

TCC Likes

Daring lines
Ultra-luxurious interior
Spacious rear seat

Handsome, elegant exterior
Brutal acceleration
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Bouncy ride
Imprecise steering
Frustrating infotainment

Interior feels lacking for price
Tight rear-seat entry/exit
Features may come and go due to updates

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

206.1

196

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

123

116.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

19.7

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P245/45WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4938

4883

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Electric

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

442 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

416 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

115

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

111

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

107

Battery Range (mi)

373

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.15

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

8.28

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.76

9.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Lexus LS

Tesla Model S

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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