The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 93,300
 Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 108,200
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 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus LS 500h.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
207.3 in
Length
206.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6008 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 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
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
822 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data