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Audi A8 vs Lexus RX - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 63500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Lexus RX?

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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Lexus RX

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

A8 @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RX has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63500 £, while the Audi A8 costs 91400 £. That’s a price difference of around 27857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 7 L. The difference is about 5.90 L per 100 km.

RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

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 A8 has a evident edge – offering 571 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A8 performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A8 pulls evident stronger with 800 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 249 Nm difference.

A8 @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Audi A8 is slight lighter – 2035 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A8 offers hardly perceptible more room – 505 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A8 to a small extent takes the win – 700 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lexus RX shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £63,500
RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
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Audi A8

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The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Audi A8
Lexus RX
A8 @ Audi AG
RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
91400 - 134900 £
Price
63500 - 84700 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
183 - 260 g/km
co2
25 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2035 - 2295 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Trunk capacity
505 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
5190 - 5320 mm
Length
4890 mm
Width
1945 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1473 - 1488 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Payload
540 - 700 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
Is the Audi A8 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.