The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 59,600
€ 61,000
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.3
73.8
82.1
71.7 in
Width
73.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
190
114.6
194.2
190 in
Length
194.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.34 %
General
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
S19
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
387 mi
Range
756 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
123.4 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
