The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 100,100
€ 93,300
€ 100,100
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 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 500h.
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
56.9
74.6
79.8
57.5
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
115.9
198.9
123
206.1
198.9 in
Length
206.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.36 %
General
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
D3 (4E)
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
418 mi
Range
822 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
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 S8
253.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
