Lexus ES (2012 – 2015) vs Audi A4 (2012 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 268 hp at most. The Audi A4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,505 kg against 1,610 kg. At 4,895 mm, the Lexus ES is 135 mm longer than the Audi A4.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2012 – 2015
|
Audi
A4
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 38 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 268 hp | 120 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 213 – 336 Nm | 230 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 9.8 s | 5.9 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 200 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 4.0 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,895 mm | 4,699 – 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,826 – 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,410 – 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,809 – 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 – 1,679 kg | 1,505 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.