Lexus LS 2006 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 155 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 470'000 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: | 19 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 37 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: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`515 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3000 | |
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