Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselvsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 600h V8

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

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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

600h V8

394 hp4969 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,095 kg
    4,619 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,093 km
    679 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselLexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
385hp287kW
394hp294kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,765kg6,096lb
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
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,093km679mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
520L
420L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
84L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V86,400 rpm4,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselLexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
19.1 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
394 hp
294 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 has 9 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
2,390 kg
5,269 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel4.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V86.1 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8 has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: 1.2 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8: 1.1 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
1,093 km
679 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
977 km
607 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselLexusLS IVFacelift 2012600h V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,093 km
679 mi
977 km
607 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean dieselLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 600h V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 BiTDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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