Audi S6 e-tron Sportback vs Lexus LS (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,690
- S6 e-tron Sportback: $1,690 cheaper.
- LS: 3.3 cu ft more cargo, 1.9 in more rear legroom.
- LS wins 3 of 6 measures.
| Measure | S6 e-tron Sportback | LS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $79,995 | $81,685 | S6 e-tron Sportback |
| Horsepower | N/A | 416 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 442 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | N/A | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | N/A | $1,745 | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | LS |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.0 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | LS |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 38.9 in | LS |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 195.0 in | 206.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 4,696 lb to 5,225 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.9 in | N/A |
| Basic warranty | N/A | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S6 e-tron Sportback quattro Premium $78,700 | LS 500 RWD $80,335 | $1,635 |
| LS 500 RWD $80,335 | S6 e-tron Sportback quattro Premium $78,700 | $1,635 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S6 e-tron Sportback | LS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $79,995 | $81,685 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $92,158 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: LS wins.
S6 e-tron Sportback wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S6 e-tron Sportback | 2% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | LS | 19% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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