Lexus LS (2017 – 2020) vs Audi A8 (2017 – 2022): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 449 hp against 416 hp. The Lexus LS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.9 s. The Audi A8 uses less fuel, from 2.5 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,975 kg against 2,310 kg. At 5,301 mm, the Audi A8 is 66 mm longer than the Lexus LS.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
2017 – 2020
|
Audi
A8
2017 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2020 | 2017 – 2022 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 299 – 416 hp | 286 – 449 hp |
| Torque | 0 – 599 Nm | 500 – 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.5 s | 4.9 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 219 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 10.2 L/100 km | 2.5 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,171 – 5,301 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,946 mm |
| Height | 1,461 – 1,471 mm | 1,473 – 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,997 – 3,127 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,310 kg | 1,975 – 2,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.