The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,200

€ 47,900

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250 is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 45 TDI
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.2
72.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.2
183.7
111
187.5
183.7 in
Length
187.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 45 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.9 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 45 TDI
XE3
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 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 45 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 45 TDI
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
477 mi
Range
680 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data