The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 89,900

€ 96,900

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 1.2 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.9
74.8
85
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
122.9
207.3
123
206.1
207.3 in
Length
206.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.66 %

General
Audi A8 L 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h
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17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
879 mi
Range
728 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data