The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 44,400
€ 34,300
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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
185.2
107.5
180.1
185.2 in
Length
180.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.38 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
B8 (8K)
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 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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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
577 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 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
