Compare Lexus LS430 UCF31 vs Audi A8 D5 vs Lexus LS 5
Variants
LS430 EU
LS430 US
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB
LS 500
LS 500 AWD
LS 500h
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
570 L / 20.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
84.0 L / 22.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 315 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 310 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/55 R17
245/45 R20, 275/40 R20
Construction
Battery | Capacity
14.1 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Platform
TNGA: GA-L
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1485 mm
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
5235 mm / 206.1 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1900 mm / 74.8 in
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
20 in
Wheelbase
2925 mm / 115.2 in
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB
3125 mm / 123.0 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
270 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
3UZ-FE
Engine | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
10-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany
Reviews
Neofiliac score
82%
75%
68%
Pros
- Exceptionally robust powertrain
- Simple yet elegant styling
- Good fit and finish
- Good 0.25 drag coefficient
- Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
- Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
- Good 0.26 drag coefficient
- 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
- Comfortable yet good-handling multi-link suspensions all-around
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Imposing styling
Cons
- Starting to be down on power compared to its European competition
- Styling even more generic than before
- No more W12
- Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
- Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?
- No SWB vehicle
- No V8
- Hybrid transmission became too complex
- Arguably too many gears
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