Audi A8 vs Lexus LS (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,885
- A8: $2,885 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- LS: 81 hp more, 4.5 cu ft more cargo.
- LS wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | A8 | LS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $96,395 | $99,280 | A8 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 416 hp | LS |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft | LS |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | A8 |
| Cargo, max | 12.5 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | LS |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.5 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | LS |
| Rear legroom | 44.3 in | 38.9 in | A8 |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 41.0 in | A8 |
| Length | 208.7 in | 206.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.6 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,475 lb to 4,773 lb | 4,905 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s tested | 4.6 s tested | LS |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100 | LS 500 Heritage Edition AWD $97,830 | $2,730 |
| LS 500 Heritage Edition AWD $97,830 | A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100 | $2,730 |
Cost to run
A8 costs $3,384 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A8 | LS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $96,395 | $99,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $106,868 | $110,251 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: LS wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A8 | 3% |
| MPG | A8 | 5% |
| Power | LS | 19% |
| Space | LS | 26% |
| 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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