Lexus LS 2017 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 135 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus LS is 30 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Lexus LS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 34 600 | |
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