Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselvsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

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

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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
385hp287kW
370hp276kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
2,575kg5,677lb
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
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,108km689mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
84L
CO2 emissions
194g/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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
19.6 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
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel has 15 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
473 Nm
349 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel4.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.6 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 4.0 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
1,108 km
689 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
370 hp
276 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 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
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,108 km
689 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
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Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 377 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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