The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 105,900
€ 70,000
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Lexus LS 500 is 3.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.5
74.8
85
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
123
206.1
117.8
202.2
206.1 in
Length
202.2 in
123 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
15.96 %
General
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
USF50
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
932 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
123.4 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
