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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 460 V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009

460 V8

381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    493 Nm
    364 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • 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 economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
381hp284kW
372hp277kW
Torque
493Nm364lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
928km577mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,608cc281cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
5,267mm207in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,970mm117in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
560L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
90L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 has 9 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,885 kg
4,156 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V85.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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: 1.4 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
757 km
470 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
928 km
577 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.8 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
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

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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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

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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.8 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
372 hp
277 kW
Torque
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
757 km
470 mi
928 km
577 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleLexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 460 V8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 48 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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