The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)
€ 35,800

€ 41,400

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
107.5
180.5
111
186.1
180.5 in
Length
186.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.97 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
XE2
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
20 mpg
city
49 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
481 mi
Range
638 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
638 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data