The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 70,000
€ 93,300
€ 70,000
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
76.7
83.1
57.5
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
117.8
202.2
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
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.01 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
D4 (4H)
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
932 mi
Range
822 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 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
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
