Lexus ES 0–60 Times
The Lexus ES 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 28 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lexus ES is the 2015 Lexus ES 350, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lexus ES is the 1990 Lexus ES 250, which took 10.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Lexus ES tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.46 seconds at 92.71 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.80sec
2015 350
Average 0–60
7.27sec
Across 28 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.46sec
@ 92.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.20sec
1990 250
Across 28 verified runs, the Lexus ES ranges from 5.80 to 10.20 seconds 0–60, with a 7.27-second average.
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Lexus ES Performance Overview
Performance in the Lexus ES has developed steadily across 28 independently verified tests spanning 1990 to 2025. It began in XV10 form with the 156-hp 2VZ-FE V6, where the 1990 ES 250 needed 10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph. By the XV30 years, output from the 1MZ-FE V6 rose to 188–210 hp, and the 1999 ES 300 cut that to 7.8 seconds. The XV40 generation maintained that trajectory, with the 2002 ES 300 posting 7.6 seconds, showing the model’s shift from early modest acceleration to a consistent mid-7-second sedan.
The next major step came with the 272-hp 2GR-FE V6. In sixth-generation form, the 2010 ES 350 ran 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, and later updates pushed the line to its all-time best of 5.8 seconds in the 2015 ES 350, which also recorded a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 100 mph. That period marked the quickest gasoline-only ES tested.
Today’s XZ10 generation broadens the formula with both gasoline and hybrid powertrains, using naturally aspirated four-cylinders, a hybrid system, and the 302-hp 2GR-FKS V6. The current-generation benchmark remains the 5.9-second 2019 ES 350 F Sport, while hybrid 300h models trade pace for efficiency, placing the modern ES in a wider performance range than earlier generations.
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Lexus ES 0–60 by generation
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XZ10 | 2019–present | 7.17s | 5.90s — 2019 350 F Sport | 12 | The XZ10 generation (2019–present) averaged 7.17 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2019 350 F Sport at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 203 to 302 hp across 2.5L I-4, 2.5L I-4 + Elec, 2.5L I-4 + Elec , 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| XV60 | 2007–2012 | 6.28s | 6.20s — 2010 350 | 4 | The XV60 generation (2007–2012) averaged 6.28 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 350 at 6.20 seconds. Output was 272 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| XV40 | 2002–2006 | 7.95s | 7.60s — 2002 300 | 2 | The XV40 generation (2002–2006) averaged 7.95 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2002 300 at 7.60 seconds. Output was 210 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| XV30 | 1997–2001 | 8.00s | 7.80s — 1999 300 | 3 | The XV30 generation (1997–2001) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1999 300 at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 188 to 210 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| XV10 | 1990–1991 | 10.20s | 10.20s — 1990 250 | 1 | The XV10 generation (1990–1991) averaged 10.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1990 250 at 10.20 seconds. Output was 156 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations. |
XZ10
2019–present
Avg 0–60
7.17s
Fastest
5.90s
Tests
12
2019 350 F Sport
The XZ10 generation (2019–present) averaged 7.17 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2019 350 F Sport at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 203 to 302 hp across 2.5L I-4, 2.5L I-4 + Elec, 2.5L I-4 + Elec , 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh, 3.5L V6 configurations.
XV60
2007–2012
Avg 0–60
6.28s
Fastest
6.20s
Tests
4
2010 350
The XV60 generation (2007–2012) averaged 6.28 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 350 at 6.20 seconds. Output was 272 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
XV40
2002–2006
Avg 0–60
7.95s
Fastest
7.60s
Tests
2
2002 300
The XV40 generation (2002–2006) averaged 7.95 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2002 300 at 7.60 seconds. Output was 210 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
XV30
1997–2001
Avg 0–60
8.00s
Fastest
7.80s
Tests
3
1999 300
The XV30 generation (1997–2001) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1999 300 at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 188 to 210 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
XV10
1990–1991
Avg 0–60
10.20s
Fastest
10.20s
Tests
1
1990 250
The XV10 generation (1990–1991) averaged 10.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1990 250 at 10.20 seconds. Output was 156 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations.
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Lexus ES 0–60 times by model year
28 tests · 15 years
▾
2025 Lexus ES
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#03
2025 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling Black Line Special Edition
6.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 99.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 28
How we verify Lexus ES performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus ES trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus ES 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Lexus ES performance FAQs
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The 2025 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling Black Line Special Edition reaches 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 14.5 seconds at 99.2 mph. That current-year result comes from a 302-hp, front-wheel-drive sedan powered by Lexus's naturally aspirated 2GR-FKS V6.
The quickest Lexus ES on record is the 2015 ES 350, which runs 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model line at 14.3 seconds with a 100 mph trap speed. That makes the 2015 ES 350 the performance benchmark of the ES range.
The fastest stock Lexus ES is also the overall fastest one on record: the 2015 ES 350 at 5.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 28 production tests and no modified examples in the results, so the fastest stock ES and fastest overall ES are the same car.
Across 6 verified ES 350 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.15 seconds, with a best run of 5.8 seconds. That makes the 350 the quickest recurring ES trim family in the records, clearly ahead of the ES 300 and the hybrid 300h variants in straight-line acceleration.
Across 4 tests, the Lexus ES 300h Hybrid averages 7.65 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best recorded run of 7.5 seconds. That places it behind the ES 350 for outright acceleration, but still quicker than the slowest older ES trims recorded in the model's history.
The ES 350 is quicker. Across recorded tests, the ES 350 averages 6.15 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 5.8 seconds, while the ES 300h Hybrid averages 7.65 seconds with a best of 7.5 seconds. On straight-line pace, the 350 holds a clear advantage over the hybrid.
The XZ10-generation Lexus ES, covering 2019 onward, averages 7.17 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 5.9 seconds by the 2019 ES 350 F Sport. Power outputs in this generation range from 203 to 302 hp, with gasoline and hybrid versions both represented.
The quickest XZ10 Lexus ES on record is the 2019 ES 350 F Sport, which reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Within the current generation, that makes it the fastest tested variant so far, edging close to the all-time ES best of 5.8 seconds set by the 2015 ES 350.
The XV60 Lexus ES, covering 2007 to 2012, averages 6.28 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its fastest recorded version is the 2010 ES 350 at 6.2 seconds. That makes the XV60 one of the quicker ES generations overall, trailing only the very best later 350 variants.
Across all 28 Lexus ES tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.46 seconds at 92.7 mph. The quickest ES quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2015 ES 350, which runs 14.3 seconds at 100 mph. For the current 2025 model, the recorded result is 14.5 seconds at 99.2 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus ES can do, not a single marketing claim.
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