Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

2002–2004 vs 1997–2005 · Wagon/Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: RS6 C5 4,852 mm, GS S160 4,805 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: RS6 C5 455 l, GS S160 510 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C5 14.5 l/100 km, GS S160 10.9 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C5 331–353 kW, GS S160 161–221 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C5 38 items (Basis), GS S160 24 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C52002–2004no listings	Lexus GS S1601997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,850 mm–4,852 mm	Length4,805 mm
Width	Width1,850 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm–1,439 mm	Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm–2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume424 l–455 l	Trunk volume450 l–510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,865 kg–1,935 kg	Curb weight1,674 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2004	Production years1997–2005
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power331–353 kW (450–480 hp)	Power161–221 kW (219–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)3.0–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.5 l/100 km · 4.2 Biturbo Limousine	Lowest consumption10.9 l/100 km · GS 300
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 4.2 Biturbo plus Avant	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · GS 400
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim24 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · plus	Items in the top trim32 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
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✓
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 · 3
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 2
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 · 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✓
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 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

Length: Audi RS6 C5 4,852 mm, Lexus GS S160 4,805 mm (a 47 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 455 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C5 uses 14.5 l/100 km (4.2 Biturbo Limousine); the most frugal Lexus GS S160 10.9 l/100 km (GS 300).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C5 or Lexus GS S160?

The strongest Audi RS6 C5 makes 353 kW (480 hp) (4.2 Biturbo plus Avant); the strongest Lexus GS S160 221 kW (300 hp) (GS 400).

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