The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 93,800

€ 82,600

€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 460 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 10.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.7
73.8
83.5
68.5
76.7
83.1
73.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.7 in
Height
68.5 in
116.9
200.4
122.9
207.4
200.4 in
Length
207.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
383 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.83 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus LS 460
22 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
488 mi
Range
861 mi
Lexus LS 460
488 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
133.7 kWh
Lexus LS 460
202.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data