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Audi A7 vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Lexus LS?

Audi A7 vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Lexus LS

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 271 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is slightly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Lexus LS tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead overall 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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