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Lexus ES vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Audi A4 Avant?

Lexus ES vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

Lexus ES

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Audi A4 Avant

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

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

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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 A4 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

A4 Avant

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 A4 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is markedly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is barely lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 495 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries a bit more – 565 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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.

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A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Lexus ES
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Lexus ES
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Audi
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