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2016 Lexus ES MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Lexus ES is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, it ranks 39th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #39 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Lexus ES's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
  2. 2Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
  3. 3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG $1,011
  4. 4Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid99 MPGe + 40 MPG $1,027
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,085
  6. 39Lexus ES24 MPG $1,938
  7. 67Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558
2016 ESOther midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

ES MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
ES 350
Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
100 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
363 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2016 Lexus ES vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid (40 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Lexus ES?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway).

What fuel does the 2016 Lexus ES use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Lexus ES?

The 2016 Lexus ES's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Lexus ES per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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