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Audi S8 vs Lexus LM 500H

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Audi S8
Audi S8

2021 price

Lexus LM 500H
Lexus LM 500H

$220,272 - $220,272

2025 price

Summary

2021 Audi S8
2025 Lexus LM 500H
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Inline 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
10.2L/100km (combined)

6.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

4
Dislikes
  • Tricky to find a space big enough
  • Pricey
  • Short warranty

  • Privacy screen separting back seats
  • Not much space up front
  • Expensive
2021 Audi S8 Summary

Big sedans are not in vogue at the moment and huge luxury sedans were on the way down before the humble Commodore and Falcon departed the upper end of the sales charts. The Germans, who have always done a spectacular job of these flagship sedans, cheerfully persist with these cars.

Absolutely loaded with fascinating technology that bleeds its way down to the more mainstream models, they represent the zenith of the brand's innovation and style. The A8 is certainly that.

What it isn't, is particularly sporty, but after two years since its launch, V8 power has reached the fourth-generation super-sedan to deliver the latest iteration of the iconic S8.

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2025 Lexus LM 500H Summary

In 15 years as a car reviewer there have been plenty of super luxurious cars and there has been plenty of people moving. But not many super luxurious people movers. Until now. Until the Lexus LM 500h.

This people mover costs a quarter of a million dollars. And if that caught your attention you probably also want to know what that buys you. My family and I found out when we lived with the LM 500h Ultra Luxury for a week.

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