Lexus GS S160 or Lexus GS S190?

1997–2005 vs 2005–2011 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: GS S160 4,805 mm, GS S190 4,825 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: GS S160 510 l, GS S190 430 l.
Lowest consumption: GS S160 10.9 l/100 km, GS S190 7.9 l/100 km.
Power: GS S160 161–221 kW, GS S190 183–255 kW.
Standard equipment: GS S160 24 items (Standard), GS S190 39 items (Executive).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus GS S1601997–2005 · 3 engines · Standard, Luxury, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus GS S1902005–2011 · 7 engines · Executive, Luxury, Premium, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus GS S1601997–2005no listings	Lexus GS S1902005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,805 mm	Length4,825 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,800 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–510 l	Trunk volume280 l–430 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,674 kg–1,730 kg	Curb weight1,665 kg–1,875 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l	Fuel tank65 l–71 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2005	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines7
Power	Power161–221 kW (219–300 hp)	Power183–255 kW (249–347 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.3	Displacement (l)3.0–4.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.9 l/100 km · GS 300	Lowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · GS 450h
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · GS 400	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · GS 460
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Executive
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Standard	Items in the base trim39 · Executive
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Luxury	Items in the top trim46 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort6 · 11
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus GS S160 or Lexus GS S190?

Length: Lexus GS S190 4,825 mm, Lexus GS S160 4,805 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 430 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus GS S160 or Lexus GS S190?

The most frugal Lexus GS S160 uses 10.9 l/100 km (GS 300); the most frugal Lexus GS S190 7.9 l/100 km (GS 450h).

Which is more powerful — Lexus GS S160 or Lexus GS S190?

The strongest Lexus GS S160 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (GS 400); the strongest Lexus GS S190 255 kW (347 hp) (GS 460).

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