Audi S8 2006 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 70 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Lexus LS. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 11.1 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S8 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus LS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Lexus LS 2006 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`540 kg | 2`465 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 505 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Lexus LS. Therefore, Audi S8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 8200 | |
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