The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 70,000

€ 97,800

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 1.9 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
200.4
202.2 in
Length
200.4 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
13.22 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
D4 (4H)
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
365 hp
Lexus LS 460
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
349 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LS 460
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
932 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
458 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data