Audi A8 2017 vs Lexus LS 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 135 HP less power than Lexus LS, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Audi A8 is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A8 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. The Lexus LS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 2`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 49 200 | no data | |
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