The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 108,200

€ 96,300

€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus LS 460.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
122.9
207.3
116.9
199.2
207.3 in
Length
199.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
D4 (4H)
Generation
USF40
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
766 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data