The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
202.2 in
Length
206.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.92 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
D4 (4H)
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.09 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data