The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 54,800
€ 69,000
€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Lexus GS 450h is 3.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.4 in
Width
73.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
190.9
114.6
194.2
190.9 in
Length
194.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.2 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
L10
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
No data
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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11.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
11.8 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
695 mi
Range
731 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
127.6 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
