Audi S4 (2008 – 2012) vs Lexus GS (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 333 hp. The Audi S4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.6 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,826 mm, the Lexus GS is 109 mm longer than the Audi S4.
| Specification |
Audi
S4
2008 – 2012
|
Lexus
GS
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 333 hp | 249 – 347 hp |
| Torque | 440 – 441 Nm | 309 – 460 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.1 s | 5.6 – 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 240 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 9.7 L/100 km | 7.9 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,826 mm |
| Width | 18,263 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 – 1,705 kg | 1,695 – 1,840 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.