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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 460 V8

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

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009

460 V8

367 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Lightest
    1,885 kg
    4,156 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    928 km
    577 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
372hp277kW
367hp274kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
466Nm344lb-ft
Curb weight
1,885kg4,156lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
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
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
928km577mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
5,267mm207in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
510L
560L
Max trunk volume
906L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
84L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
367 hp
274 kW

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 has 5 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
466 Nm
344 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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)4.2 FSI V85.8 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 0.5 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)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 1.9 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)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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 (D4/4H) 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
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 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 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
466 Nm
344 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 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
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
928 km
577 mi
724 km
450 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 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 A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 204 km (127 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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