The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 108,200

€ 103,900

€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 9.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 600h.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.3
73.8
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
122.9
207.3
116.9
198
207.3 in
Length
198 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.4 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
439 hp
Lexus LS 600h
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 600h
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
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 600h
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
766 mi
Range
561 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
561 mi
Lexus LS 600h
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Lexus LS 600h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data