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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8vsLexus LS IV 460 V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2007

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2007-2010
VS

Lexus LS IV

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
326hp243kW
367hp274kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
469Nm346lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
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
64.8s99% 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
18.9s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
5,030mm198in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8Lexus LS IV 460 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V83,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm
LexusLS IV460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI 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
18.9 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
2.5 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
173 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
LexusLS IV460 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has 41 hp more than AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
650 Nm
479 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V86.1 s
LexusLS IV460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has more power, AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8 and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 2.2 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
957 km
595 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 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
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 BiTDI V8LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
957 km
595 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8Lexus LS IV 460 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2007 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Has 181 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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