The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 51,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus IS 250 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.2
72.5
79.6
70.9 in
Width
72.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.5
180.1
111
186.1
180.1 in
Length
186.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
XE2
Generation
B9 (8W)
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 IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
444 mi
Range
706 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
