Audi A8 2007 vs Lexus LS 2006

 
Audi A8
2007 - 2010
Lexus LS
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 4.2 Petrol4.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 350 HP380 HP
Torque: 440 NM493 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 seconds5.7 seconds
Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A8 engine produces 30 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.911.1
Audi A8 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres84 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway1000 km on highway
Audi A8 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: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 360'000 km560'000 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: 4 years19 years
Engine spread: Used also on Audi A6Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Audi A8 2007 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ...  More about Audi A8 2007 4.2 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 5.06 m5.03 m
Width: 1.89 m1.88 m
Height: 1.44 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres510 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4002`465
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
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Average price (€): 80008000
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • hydraulic power steering
Lexus LS has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • electric power steering
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