Audi A6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

1997–2004 vs 1997–2005 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: A6 C5 4,833 mm, GS S160 4,805 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C5 500 l, GS S160 510 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km, GS S160 10.9 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C5 81–221 kW, GS S160 161–221 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C5 21 items (Basis), GS S160 24 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus GS S1601997–2005 · 3 engines · Standard, Luxury, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings	Lexus GS S1601997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm–4,833 mm	Length4,805 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,453 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–500 l	Trunk volume450 l–510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kg	Curb weight1,674 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years1997–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines3
Power	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)	Power161–221 kW (219–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–4.2	Displacement (l)3.0–4.3
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130	Lowest consumption10.9 l/100 km · GS 300
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · GS 400
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Basis	Items in the base trim24 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Ambition	Items in the top trim32 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

Length: Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm, Lexus GS S160 4,805 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 500 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

The most frugal Audi A6 C5 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Lexus GS S160 10.9 l/100 km (GS 300).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

The strongest Audi A6 C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro); the strongest Lexus GS S160 221 kW (300 hp) (GS 400).

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