The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 96,900
€ 100,100
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus LS 500h is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi S8.
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
57.9
74.8
85
56.9
74.6
79.8
74.8 in
Width
74.6 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
123
206.1
115.9
198.9
206.1 in
Length
198.9 in
123 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.44 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
USF50
Generation
D3 (4E)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
No data
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
728 mi
Range
418 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
