Audi S6 vs Lexus LS (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$39,365
- S6: $39,365 cheaper, 90 hp more.
- LS: 3 mpg better, 1.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | S6 | LS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $77,195 | $116,560 | S6 |
| Horsepower | 444 hp | 354 hp | S6 |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft | S6 |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | LS |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | LS |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | LS |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 38.9 in | LS |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 195.0 in | 206.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 4,938 lb to 5,225 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 5.2 s tested | S6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| S6 Premium AWD $75,900 | LS 500 RWD $80,335 | $4,435 |
| LS LS 500h AWD $115,210 | S6 Prestige AWD $84,100 | $31,110 |
Cost to run
S6 costs $38,108 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S6 | LS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $77,195 | $116,560 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $87,668 | $125,776 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S6 wins.
LS wins if Price weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S6 | 34% |
| MPG | LS | 12% |
| Power | S6 | 20% |
| Space | LS | 10% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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