Compare Lexus ES 300 XV20 vs Lexus ES 350 XV40

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
270 kg / 595 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/70 R15
215/55R17

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
Toyota K platform

Dimensions

Size | Height
1370 mm / 53.9 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4830 mm / 190.2 in
4854 mm / 191.1 in
Size | Width
1790 mm / 70.5 in
1820 mm / 71.7 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
Weight
1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs
1635.0 kg / 3604.6 lbs
Wheelbase
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2775 mm / 109.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
7.7 sec
6.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
7.3 sec
6.5 sec
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph
220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
1MZ-FE
2GR-FE
Engine | Bore
87.5 mm / 3.4 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.8:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
Engine | Power
223.0 hp / 166.3 kW @ 5800 rpm
275.0 hp / 205.1 kW @ 6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
74.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
79.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
301 Nm / 222.0 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
344 Nm / 253.7 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001
2006 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
22%
26%
Pros
  • Exceptionally reliable
  • Very reliable powertrain
  • Rather simple, elegant design
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Uninspiring styling
  • Bad handling
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Essentially an Aurion / Camry

Price

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