The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 59,900
€ 47,800
€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.4
73
79.9
71.7 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
112.2
190
111.9
194
190 in
Length
194 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.4 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
S19
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.58 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
30 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
511 mi
Range
742 mi
Lexus GS 450h
511 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
137.9 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
149.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
