The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 86,900

€ 89,900

€ 86,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 460 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.7
73.8
83.5
57.9
76.7
83.1
73.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
198
122.9
207.3
198 in
Length
207.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.23 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
USF40
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.43 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
470 mi
Range
879 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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 LS 460
210.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data