Lexus GS (1997 – 2000) vs Audi A6 (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Audi A6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 294 hp. The Lexus GS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.9 s. The Audi A6 uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,135 kg against 1,730 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
1997 – 2000
|
Audi
A6
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 31 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 222 – 294 hp | 110 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 420 Nm | 168 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 8.2 s | 6.9 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 188 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 5.6 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,135 – 1,725 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.