Audi A8 (2005 – 2009) vs Lexus LS (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 445 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,945 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2005 – 2009
|
Lexus
LS
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 232 – 450 hp | 381 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 329 – 650 Nm | 493 – 521 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 7.8 s | 5.7 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 243 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km | 9.3 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,062 – 5,182 mm | 5,029 – 5,149 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,455 mm | 1,461 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 – 3,073 mm | 2,969 – 3,089 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 – 1,960 kg | 1,945 – 2,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.