Audi S6 (2008 – 2011) vs Lexus IS (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Audi S6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 423 hp. The Lexus IS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,675 kg against 2,050 kg. At 4,915 mm, the Audi S6 is 257 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
2008 – 2011
|
Lexus
IS
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 435 hp | 423 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 505 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 2,012 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,847 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,050 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.