Audi A8 2021 vs Lexus ES 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Lexus ES) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 108 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 379 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 22 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 394 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus ES, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`710 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`020 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 470 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Lexus ES. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 31 000 | |
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