2016 Audi A8 vs 2016 Lexus LS - The Car Connection

2016 Audi A8

2016 Lexus LS

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4-Door Sedan 3.0T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan 3.0T	19	29	N/A	N/A
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0L TDI	24	36	$79,236	$85,200
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0T	19	29	$75,796	$81,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 4.0T Sport	18	29	$84,166	$90,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 6.3L	14	22	$128,248	$137,900
S8 4-Door Sedan	15	25	$106,858	$114,900
S8 4-Door Sedan Plus	16	25	$106,858	$114,900

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS 460 4-Door Sedan AWD	16	23	$69,428	$75,465
LS 460 4-Door Sedan L AWD	16	23	$75,720	$82,305
LS 460 4-Door Sedan L RWD	16	24	$72,513	$78,820
LS 460 4-Door Sedan RWD	16	24	$66,717	$72,520
LS 600h L 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	19	23	$110,805	$120,440

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$75,796

$69,428

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$81,500

$75,465

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$1258 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S8 pairs thrilling acceleration with excellent big-car handling and discreet luxury.

The 2016 Lexus LS sedans are the flagships of the Lexus lineup, and they're at their best as comfortable, quiet luxury cruisers.

TCC Likes

Dazzling cockpit finishes
Sober styling
High-speed in-car data

Strong, silent performance
Good-looking front end
Limousine-like rear seat (L models)

TCC Dislikes

MMI's multiple entry modes can be confusing
So many features, requires its own prep course

F Sport doesn't live up to its sport-tuned appearance
Fuel efficiency isn't as good as the Hybrid teases
Hybrid gives up a lot of trunk space

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

115.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

35.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

43.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.4

Second Hip Room (in)

55.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

202.2

200

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

58.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

117.8

116.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.7

73.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

22.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P235/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P235/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4365

4651

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

347 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.6 L/281

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

333 @ 5500

360 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.60

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

2.18

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.72

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8

Lexus LS 460

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.2

9.8

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