Nissan Maxima (2000 – 2004) vs Lexus LS (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 281 hp against 255 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. The Nissan Maxima uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,830 kg. At 4,999 mm, the Lexus LS is 79 mm longer than the Nissan Maxima.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
2000 – 2004
|
Lexus
LS
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 255 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 179 – 333 Nm | 417 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 14.1 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 10.5 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,920 mm | 4,999 mm |
| Width | 1,780 – 1,781 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,921 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,415 – 1,500 kg | 1,830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.