The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 74,000

€ 92,300

€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,300
ⓘ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 A8 3.0 TDI is 3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.7
73.8
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
117.8
202.2
116.9
199.2
202.2 in
Length
199.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.19 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
D4 (4H)
Generation
USF40
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
375 hp
Lexus LS 460
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
874 mi
Range
470 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
470 mi
Lexus LS 460
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).
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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
210.3 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data