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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Lexus LS?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lexus LS

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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,449 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is marginally lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers moderately more boot space – 502 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 - 754 km
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Lexus LS

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Lexus LS

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
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