The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500.
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
74.6 in
Width
74.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
198.9 in
Length
206.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.44 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
D3 (4E)
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BSM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data