The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 93,300
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 93,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

ⓘ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 500h is 3.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
206.1 in
Length
202.2 in
123 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.75 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
USF50
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
13.55 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
38 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
822 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus LS 500h
822 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
148.1 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
117.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data