Lexus LS (2006 – 2009) vs Audi S8 (2006 – 2011): specs compared
The Audi S8 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. The Lexus LS uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 13.4 L/100 km. At 5,149 mm, the Lexus LS is 87 mm longer than the Audi S8.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
2006 – 2009
|
Audi
S8
2006 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 381 – 394 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 493 – 521 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 6.3 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 11.1 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,029 – 5,149 mm | 5,062 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 1,461 – 1,481 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,969 – 3,089 mm | 2,944 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,945 – 2,320 kg | 1,940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.