The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 46,300
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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. The Lexus IS 250 is 5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.2
71.9
80.3
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.5
180.1
110.6
185.2
180.1 in
Length
185.2 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.42 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
XE2
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
444 mi
Range
593 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 IS 250
172.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
