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2007-2012 Lexus ES MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2012 Lexus ES at a glance
The 2007-2012 Lexus ES covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,960 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011 and 2012; 2008, 2009 and 2010 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2012 Lexus ES by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,990 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,650 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,650 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,650 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,650 | First year |
What the 2012 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$247
$2,960 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.93
Per 100 miles
$19.73
Five years
$14,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$70less a year
Class median $3,030 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Lexus ES MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,990 to $2,960, $30 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,960 |
2011 Lexus ES MPG
22 MPG · $2,990/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $2,990, $660 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,990 |
2010 Lexus ES MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Lexus ES as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Lexus ES MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Lexus ES as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Lexus ES MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Lexus ES as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Lexus ES MPG
22 MPG · $3,650/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,020 in California and $2,580 in Texas, a $1,440 difference.
- California $4,020
- Washington $3,730
- New York $2,960
- Florida $2,790
- Texas $2,580
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (XV20)
- 2002-2006 (XV30)
- 2007-2012 (XV40)
- 2013-2018 (XV60)
- 2019-2025 (XZ10)
- 2026 (XZ20)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2012 Lexus ES get?
EPA rates the 2007-2012 Lexus ES at 22 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2012 Lexus ES?
Every model year of the 2007-2012 Lexus ES tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2012 Lexus ES?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011 and 2012. In 2008, 2009 and 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2007-2012 Lexus ES compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2002-2006 Lexus ES) is rated 21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2007-2012 model is rated 22 MPG and costs $2,960–$3,650 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Lexus ES per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,960 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,960 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Lexus ES 100 miles?
About $19.73 per 100 miles for the 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Lexus ES more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2012 Lexus ES compare with other midsize car configurations?
The 350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,960 a year to fuel, $70 less than the class median of $3,030, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 148 rated midsize car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Lexus ES different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,990 to $2,960, $30 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2012 against 1 configuration for 2011. See the 2011 Lexus ES for that year.