The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,800

€ 108,200

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 4.2 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
200.4
122.9
207.3
200.4 in
Length
207.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.69 %

General
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 L 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
458 mi
Range
766 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
150.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
216 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data