Car comparison

Lexus LS IV 460 V8vsAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V

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

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Lexus LS IV

460 V8

381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

4.2 FSI V8 40V

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    757 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V

  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IV460 V8AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
Power
381hp284kW
350hp261kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,030mm198in
4,916mm194in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
565L
-
Max trunk volume-
546L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
80L
CO2 emissions-
257g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS IV 460 V8AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IV460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IV460 V8AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
350 hp
261 kW

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has 31 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V85.7 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV 460 V8 and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IV460 V8
757 km
470 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IV460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
350 hp
261 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 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
LexusLS IV460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
LexusLS IV460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IV460 V8AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 FSI V8 40V
Power
381 hp
284 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
-
257 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 LS IV 460 V8AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 FSI V8 40V

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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