Audi A6 C6 or Lexus ES XV40?

2004–2011 vs 2006–2012 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: A6 C6 4,933 mm, ES XV40 4,855 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C6 565 l, ES XV40 425 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C6 6 l/100 km, ES XV40 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C6 103–257 kW, ES XV40 123–202 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C6 30 items (Basis), ES XV40 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C62004–2011 · 12 engines · Basis, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus ES XV402006–2012 · 2 engines · Base, Comfort, Premium, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C62004–2011no listings	Lexus ES XV402006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,916 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,855 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,459 mm–1,463 mm	Height1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,843 mm	Wheelbase2,775 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,560 kg–1,635 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines2
Power	Power103–257 kW (140–349 hp)	Power123–202 kW (167–275 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.2	Displacement (l)2.4–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 2.4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 3.5
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim27 · Base
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
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—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 6
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C6 or Lexus ES XV40?

Length: Audi A6 C6 4,933 mm, Lexus ES XV40 4,855 mm (a 78 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,843 vs 2,775 mm. Boot: 565 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C6 or Lexus ES XV40?

The most frugal Audi A6 C6 uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI); the most frugal Lexus ES XV40 8.4 l/100 km (2.4).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C6 or Lexus ES XV40?

The strongest Audi A6 C6 makes 257 kW (349 hp) (4.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Lexus ES XV40 202 kW (275 hp) (3.5).

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