2005 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lexus LS (522 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A8 | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 84 L |
