Lexus LS: XF40 Facelift vs XF50
Verdict
The Lexus LS XF50 is the newer, quicker and more efficient car here, at RM1,188,000 against RM769,448 for the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift. The extra RM418,552 buys 415 hp and 600 Nm instead of 380 hp and 493 Nm, a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time instead of 5.7 seconds, plus AEB and a five-year warranty. Malaysian running costs are less clear-cut: the XF50 uses 9.5 L/100 km and costs RM4,133 in annual road tax, while the XF40 has a bigger 560-litre boot.
Pick the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift if you want the lower entry price, larger 560-litre boot and can live with the older spec and RM9,366 annual road tax.
Pick the Lexus LS XF50 if you want the stronger, faster, longer-wheelbase LS with AEB, a five-year warranty and much lower RM4,133 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LS XF40 Facelift RM769,448; Lexus LS XF50 RM1,188,000
- Engine: Lexus LS XF40 Facelift 4,608 cc; Lexus LS XF50 3,445 cc
- Output: Lexus LS XF40 Facelift 380 hp/493 Nm; Lexus LS XF50 415 hp/600 Nm
- Acceleration: Lexus LS XF40 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 5.7 s; Lexus LS XF50 in 5.0 s
- Wheelbase and boot: Lexus LS XF40 Facelift 2,970 mm/560 L; Lexus LS XF50 3,125 mm/480 L
- Road tax: Lexus LS XF40 Facelift RM9,366 a year; Lexus LS XF50 RM4,133 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 769,448✓ | RM 1,188,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,608 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Power | 380 hp | 415 hp✓ |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 600 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 249 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,090 mm | 5,235 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Boot space | 560 L✓ | 480 L |
| Fuel tank | 84 L | 82 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 | 10 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 9,366 | RM 4,133✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
XF40 Facelift
- Lower purchase price
- Bigger 560-litre boot
- Same 250 km/h top speed
- Higher RM9,366 annual road tax
- No AEB listed
- Shorter three-year warranty
XF50
- Stronger 415 hp and 600 Nm output
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- AEB and five-year warranty
- Costs RM418,552 more
- Smaller 480-litre boot
- Slightly smaller 82-litre fuel tank
XF40 Facelift vs XF50 FAQ
Is the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift or Lexus LS XF50 better?
The Lexus LS XF50 is better on performance, fuel use, safety kit and warranty. It has 415 hp, 600 Nm, AEB and a five-year warranty. The Lexus LS XF40 Facelift fights back with a lower price and a larger 560-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LS XF50 costs RM418,552 more than the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift, based on RM1,188,000 versus RM769,448.
Which one is cheaper to tax in Malaysia?
The Lexus LS XF50 is cheaper to tax. Its annual road tax is RM4,133, while the Lexus LS XF40 Facelift costs RM9,366 a year.