The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 70,000
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 is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 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 tiptronic (11 - 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
Lexus LS 500
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
15.96 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data