Car comparison

Lexus GS I 300vsAUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994
VS

AUDI A6 (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    842 km
    523 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus GS I 300

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS I300AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
208hp155kW
193hp144kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,965mm195in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,524mm60in
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.

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS I300AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 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
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I3008.8 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.1 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
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Lexus GS I 300: 1.0 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
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 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
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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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

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
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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
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
AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS I300AUDIA6 (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
208 hp
155 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
762 km
473 mi
842 km
523 mi
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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
VehicleLexus GS I 300AUDI A6 (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS I 300

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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