The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 96,900
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 85,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Lexus LS 500h is 1.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
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
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.66 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

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
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 L 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
254 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
849 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
123.4 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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