Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus ES XV30?

2002–2004 vs 2001–2006 · Wagon/Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Boot: RS6 C5 455 l, ES XV30 410 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C5 14.5 l/100 km, ES XV30 10.3 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C5 331–353 kW, ES XV30 157–165 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C5 38 items (Basis), ES XV30 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS6 C52002–2004 · 3 engines · Basis, plusSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus ES XV302001–2006 · 2 engines · Base, Premium Plus, Ultra LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C52002–2004no listings	Lexus ES XV302001–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,850 mm–4,852 mm	Length4,855 mm
Width	Width1,850 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm–1,439 mm	Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm–2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,720 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume424 l–455 l	Trunk volume410 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,865 kg–1,935 kg	Curb weight1,600 kg–1,615 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2004	Production years2001–2006
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines2
Power	Power331–353 kW (450–480 hp)	Power157–165 kW (213–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)3.0–3.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.5 l/100 km · 4.2 Biturbo Limousine	Lowest consumption10.3 l/100 km · 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 4.2 Biturbo plus Avant	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.3
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · plus	Items in the top trim27 · Base
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
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✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior8 · 5
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
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-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 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 RS6 C5 or Lexus ES XV30?

Length: Lexus ES XV30 4,855 mm, Audi RS6 C5 4,852 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,720 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 410 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus ES XV30?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C5 uses 14.5 l/100 km (4.2 Biturbo Limousine); the most frugal Lexus ES XV30 10.3 l/100 km (3.0).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus ES XV30?

The strongest Audi RS6 C5 makes 353 kW (480 hp) (4.2 Biturbo plus Avant); the strongest Lexus ES XV30 165 kW (224 hp) (3.3).

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