Audi A8 D4 or Lexus LS XF40?

2010–2017 vs 2006–2017 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D4 5,267 mm, LS XF40 5,210 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D4 510 l, LS XF40 560 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D4 5.9 l/100 km, LS XF40 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D4 180–445 kW, LS XF40 263–327 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D4 38 items (Basis), LS XF40 46 items (Executive).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D42010–2017 · 11 engines · Basis, L, S line, Sport ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus LS XF402006–2017 · 5 engines · Executive, President, Luxury, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D42010–2017no listings	Lexus LS XF402006–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,137 mm–5,267 mm	Length5,030 mm–5,210 mm
Width	Width1,949 mm	Width1,875 mm
Height	Height1,458 mm–1,471 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,992 mm–3,122 mm	Wheelbase2,970 mm–3,090 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l–510 l	Trunk volume330 l–560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,830 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight1,945 kg–2,270 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l–90 l	Fuel tank84 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2006–2017
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines5
Power	Power180–445 kW (245–605 hp)	Power263–327 kW (358–445 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–6.3	Displacement (l)4.6–5.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · LS 600h
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · LS 460
Top speed	Top speed305 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Executive
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim46 · Executive
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · L	Items in the top trim51 · President
Equipment · Comfort11 · 15
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors—	Power Folding Mirrors✓
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory—	Mirror Memory✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Ventilated Front Seats	Ventilated Front Seats—	Ventilated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm—	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D4 or Lexus LS XF40?

Length: Audi A8 D4 5,267 mm, Lexus LS XF40 5,210 mm (a 57 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,122 vs 3,090 mm. Boot: 510 vs 560 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D4 or Lexus LS XF40?

The most frugal Audi A8 D4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Lexus LS XF40 9.3 l/100 km (LS 600h).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D4 or Lexus LS XF40?

The strongest Audi A8 D4 makes 445 kW (605 hp) (S8 plus 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Lexus LS XF40 327 kW (445 hp) (LS 600h).

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