The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 57,300
€ 59,600
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus GS 430.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
57.3
73.8
82.1
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.8 in
Width
71.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
114.6
193.5
112.2
190
193.5 in
Length
190 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.08 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
C7 (4G)
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGQB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
641 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
216 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
