The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 93,300
€ 89,900
€ 93,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 500h 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 3.0 TDI.
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 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 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.59 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 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 L 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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13.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
13.55 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
822 mi
Range
879 mi
Lexus LS 500h
822 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
