Lexus ES — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Lexus's premium executive saloon, offering supreme cabin quietness, luxury ride comfort, and highly efficient hybrid technology.
The Lexus ES is a highly comfortable executive saloon that focuses on luxury refinement and quietness, serving as a premium alternative to German saloons.
It is powered by Toyota's fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system, combining a 2.5-litre petrol engine with a high-torque electric motor.
Real-world fuel economy is outstanding for a large saloon, with drivers averaging around 48 MPG under daily commuting conditions.
TL;DR
48 MPG
Real-world petrol
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
13.0p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Lexus ES achieves an estimated 48 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
48
Real-world MPG
Petrol
54.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £648 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £959 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1296 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1943 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2591 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 |
| Cost per mile | 13.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the ES compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your ES
Maximize the electric motor usage in town by keeping throttle applications smooth.
Select 'Eco' mode to temper throttle response and optimize hybrid battery usage.
Regenerate power by braking early and progressively.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Lexus ES achieving ~48 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.39
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.61
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 31 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Lexus ES?
The Lexus ES achieves approximately 48 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 54.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Lexus ES?
The Lexus ES has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Lexus ES?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Lexus ES costs approximately £959 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1296. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Lexus ES?
In a Lexus ES doing ~48 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.61 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 31 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Lexus ES cost per mile in fuel?
The Lexus ES costs approximately 13.0p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.90 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Lexus ES?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Lexus ES is 54.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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