The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 105,900
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 89,400
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400

ⓘ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 500 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
206.1 in
Length
199.2 in
123 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
1.94 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
USF50
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
447 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data