The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 105,900
€ 108,200
€ 105,900
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 500 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.5
74.8
85
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
123
206.1
122.9
207.3
206.1 in
Length
207.3 in
123 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.47 %
General
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
USF50
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)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
766 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
150.2 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
