Compare Audi A8 D5 facelift vs Lexus LS 5

Variants
50 TDI
55 TFSI
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI
LS 500
LS 500 AWD
LS 500h

Capacity

Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R20, 275/40 R20

Construction

Battery | Capacity
17.9 kWh (gross) | 14.4 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Platform
TNGA: GA-L

Dimensions

Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5235 mm / 206.1 in
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1900 mm / 74.8 in
Wheel Size
20 in
Wheelbase
3125 mm / 123.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Electric Range
54.0 km / 33.6 mi
Towing Capacity
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), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
10-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
81%
68%
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Sleek styling (in SWB)
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Comfortable yet good-handling multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Imposing styling
Cons
  • Too many gizmos
  • Engine keeps getting smaller
  • No SWB vehicle
  • No V8
  • Hybrid transmission became too complex
  • Arguably too many gears

Price

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