The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 93,300
 Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h 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 quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h 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
Lexus LS 500h
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6008 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.11 %
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
D4 (4H)
Generation
USF50
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
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
822 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data