Audi A8 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecAudi A8Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Horsepower (max)563 hp472 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s4.5 s
Top speed250 km/h240 km/h
Variants21
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanFront-engine sport sedan
GenerationD5 LCIXE30
Production2022 – present2021 – present
Length5,191 mm4,710 mm
Width1,945 mm1,840 mm
Height1,473 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm2,800 mm

Audi A8 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster?
The Audi A8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance's 4.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Audi A8 makes more power: 563 hp (420 kW) versus 472 hp (352 kW) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
Is the Audi A8 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster on top speed?
The Audi A8 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 149 mph (240 km/h) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a front-engine sport sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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