The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 38,300
€ 32,500
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 5 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.2 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
185.1
107.5
180.1
185.1 in
Length
180.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
B8 (8K)
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
767 mi
Range
412 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
