The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 96,900
€ 92,700
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 500h is 3.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.9
74.8
85
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 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 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 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 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
CDSB
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
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
728 mi
Range
756 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
152.2 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 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
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
