Lexus LS 2009 vs Audi A8 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 147 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus LS and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 8200 | |
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