Audi A4 vs Lexus ES (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,295
- A4: $1,295 cheaper, 2.9 s quicker to 60.
- ES: 15 mpg better, 14 hp more.
- ES wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | A4 | ES | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,295 | $44,590 | A4 |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 215 hp | ES |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | A4 |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 44 mpg | ES |
| Cargo, max | 12.0 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | ES |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | ES |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 39.3 in | ES |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | ES |
| Length | 187.5 in | 195.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,638 lb | 3,730 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | 8.1 s tested | A4 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A4 40 TFSI Premium AWD $42,000 | ES 250 AWD $42,140 | $140 |
| ES ES 300h FWD $43,540 | A4 S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD $44,100 | $560 |
Cost to run
ES costs $1,413 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A4 | ES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,295 | $44,590 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $873 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $5,236 |
| Total, 6 years | $51,240 | $49,826 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: ES wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A4 | 3% |
| MPG | ES | 34% |
| Power | ES | 7% |
| Space | ES | 14% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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