Lexus LS 2012 vs Audi A8 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 128 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 87 NM less than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 18 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 490 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`455 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 33 800 | |
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