The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 96,900

€ 96,100

€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 500h is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.7 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.9
74.8
85
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
123
206.1
122.9
207.4
206.1 in
Length
207.4 in
123 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
12.88 %

General
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
USF50
Generation
D4 (4H)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
No data
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
728 mi
Range
577 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data