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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8vsLexus LS IV 460 V8

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

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2009
VS

Lexus LS IV

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    513 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    469 Nm
    346 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
350hp261kW
367hp274kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
469Nm346lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,640kg5,820lb
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
60.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km513mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,062mm199in
5,030mm198in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,620mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
565L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
84L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8Lexus LS IV 460 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
LexusLS IV460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8LexusLS IV460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
19.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has 17 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
LexusLS IV460 V8
469 Nm
346 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
LexusLS IV460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IV460 V8
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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V86.1 s
LexusLS IV460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has more power, AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IV460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 0.7 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
LexusLS IV460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
826 km
513 mi
LexusLS IV460 V8
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.3 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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

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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
LexusLS IV460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IV460 V8
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
469 Nm
346 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
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
Range score
826 km
513 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
VehicleAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8Lexus LS IV 460 V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 29 Nm more
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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