2011 Lexus ES 350

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Rating7.7

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$36,725
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Silky smooth V6 engine

Poor steering feedback

Lexus tweaked the V6 engine

Serene and well-balanced ride

Unrefined drive quality

No major changes apart from that

Well-designed and equipped interiors

A pool of features as standard

Impressive build quality

Specs & Features

$36,725

price

272 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2011 Lexus ES 350 Sedan is a direct competitor to the Buick LaCrosse, the Hyundai Genesis Sedan, and the Toyota Camry. With standalone trim, the 2011 Lexus ES 350 Sedan carries an MSRP of $36,725. It offers a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Lexus ES 350 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 7.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The 2011 ES 350 comes in a single very well-equipped trim level. To further enhance your luxury, opt for the Ultra Luxury Package that adds on features like heated & ventilated front seats, pwr driver seat cushion extender, panorama glass roof, pwr rear sunshade, wood & leather-wrapped steering wheel, and many more. 

Trims

    Base
    $36,725 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,725

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.68

Horsepower

272 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

7.66

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$47,200- $55,150

Gasoline

7.64

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$45,200- $59,150

Gasoline

7.83

265 hp @ 6500 rpm

243 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

5

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$32,300- $36,300

Gasoline

8.34

211 hp @ 5300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$45,050- $62,500

Gasoline

8.47

240 hp @ 6600 rpm

230 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm

5

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$27,130- $33,900

Gasoline

8.01

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$47,280- $56,380

Gasoline

8.46

302 hp @ 6300 rpm

272 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$35,345- $51,165

Gasoline

8.69

270 hp @ 7000 rpm

223 lb.-ft. @ 5700 rpm

5

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$21,380- $31,930

Gasoline

8.06

177 hp @ 6500 rpm

161 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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2011 Lexus ES 350 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.8 sec15.0 sec-
    4.7 sec13.4 sec108 mph
    4.8 sec13.4 sec-
    5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    5.3 sec13.6 sec-
    5.4 sec13.8 sec-

    2011 Lexus ES 350 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/499.5 mi.
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.407/610.5 mi.
      2011 Audi A4

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg30 mpg26 mpg17.2 gal.376.2/513 mi.
      21 mpg32 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.407/592 mi.
      17 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.4 gal.349.6/552 mi.

      2011 Lexus ES 350 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        191.7 in.71.7 in.56.3 in.6 in.109.3 in.
        199.2 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.5 in.116.9 in.
        197.6 in.72.8 in.58.5 in.5.3 in.111 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        196.7 in.72.6 in.57.6 in.6 in.116.4 in.
        2011 Acura RL

        Ranked #5

        195.7 in.72.7 in.57.2 in.5.7 in.110.2 in.

        2011 Lexus ES 350 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.7 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.143.9 cu.ft.92.2 cu.ft.
          14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.106.9 cu.ft.62.51 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.

          2011 Lexus ES 350 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            33.5 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.73 ft.
            11.1 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            92.7 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.92.2 cu.ft.-
            18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.-
            46 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.-

            2011 Lexus ES 350 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1075 lbs.3605 lbs.
              3300 lbs.995 lbs.3825 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1144 lbs.3576 lbs.
              1000 lbs.925 lbs.3263 lbs.
              2011 Acura RL

              Ranked #3

              1000 lbs.850 lbs.4083 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3829 lbs.

              2011 Lexus ES 350 Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              197

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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