Lexus LS 2006 vs Audi S8 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 5.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS engine produces 70 HP less power than Audi S8, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Audi S8. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 13.0 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 920 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 3 cm shorter than the Audi S8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi S8. The Audi S8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Audi S8, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`465 | 2`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 600 | |
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