The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 51,900
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 35,800
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 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 3.0 TDI.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
180.5 in
Length
186.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

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
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
706 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
706 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 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
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data