The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 93,600
€ 93,300
€ 93,600
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. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500h.
Audi A8 50 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
58
76.6
83.9
57.5
74.8
85
76.6 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
118
203.6
123
206.1
203.6 in
Length
206.1 in
118 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.76 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDVC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Audi A8 50 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
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
799 mi
Range
822 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















