Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VvsLexus GS I 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997
VS

Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    920 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VLexusGS I300
Power
193hp144kW
208hp155kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
920km571mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,965mm195in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,687mm106in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume-
404L
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VLexus GS I 300PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VLexusGS I300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW

Lexus GS I 300 has 15 hp more than AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Lexus GS I 300: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 s
LexusGS I3008.8 s

Although Lexus GS I 300 has more power, AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Lexus GS I 300: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Lexus GS I 300: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
920 km
571 mi
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30VLexusGS I300
Power
193 hp
144 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
920 km
571 mi
762 km
473 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VLexus GS I 300
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus GS I 300

  • Has 15 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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