The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 96,900
 Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900

ⓘ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. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500h
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h 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 500h
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
14.9 %
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500h
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 500h
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
728 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data