The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 35,800
€ 44,300
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
107.5
180.5
110.6
185.1
180.5 in
Length
185.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.43 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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 manual 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
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
481 mi
Range
654 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
