2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,179 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (245 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus GS weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (312 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A8 | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4179 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
