The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 96,300

€ 74,000

€ 96,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 LS 460 is 3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.7
73.8
83.5
57.5
76.7
83.1
73.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
199.2
117.8
202.2
199.2 in
Length
202.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.34 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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13.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.15 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
450 mi
Range
874 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data