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Audi A6 vs Lexus ES 500e

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Audi A6
Lexus ES 500e

Audi

A6

From ₹64.81 Lakh

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Lexus

ES 500e

From ₹91.2 Lakh

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Audi A6A6 Premium Plus · ₹64.81 Lakh
Lexus ES 500eES 500e Luxury · ₹91.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A6: ₹64.81 Lakh (ahead) ES 500e: ₹91.2 Lakh A6 ₹26.39 lakh cheaper
Airbags A6: 6 airbags ES 500e: 8 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage or range A6: 14.11 kmpl ES 500e: 580 km Different fuels
Power A6: 265 PS ES 500e: 252 kW (ahead) Different engines
Versions A6: 2 (ahead) ES 500e: 1 Only A6: petrol, automatic

Pick the A6 for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the ES 500e for more airbags and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹64.81 Lakh
₹91.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹74.09 Lakh
₹94.98 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,24,486 a month
₹1,59,573 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Electric
Power
265 PS
252 kW
Torque
370 Nm
438 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
14.11 kmpl
580 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive Luxury Sedan
Five-seat full-electric luxury sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Version on Sale
Not listed
ES 500e Luxury (single version)
Ex-Showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 91,20,000 (Lexus India price list)
Launched in India
Not listed
March 2026, as the first all-electric Lexus on sale in India
Platform
Not listed
TNGA GA-K, as stated by Lexus India at launch
Interior Colours
Not listed
White or Hazel

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol with 12V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
6.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not listed
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (338 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Front Suspension
McPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Arm Design Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
245/45 R18 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Parking Brake
Not listed
Electric parking brake with brake hold
Brake Signal
Not listed
Emergency brake signal
Wheels
Not listed
21-inch aero wheels (aluminium frame with a resin aero cover)
Tyres
Not listed
235/45 R21
Chassis Control
Not listed
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and Pitch & Bounce Control
Stabilisers
Not listed
Torsion bar, front and rear

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,939 mm
Not listed
Width
1,886 mm
Not listed
Height
1,457 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,780 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
73 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 35.5/38, child occupant 41.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
Not listed
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
8 SRS airbags
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, Traction Control, ABS, EBD, Hydraulic Brake Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Audi Pre Sense Front, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Crash Test Rating
Not listed
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Pre-Collision System
Not listed
Pre-collision system with auto emergency braking
Cruise Control
Not listed
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Tracing Assist
Lane Keeping
Not listed
Lane Departure Alert
Monitoring
Not listed
Driver Monitor camera that warns of long and short distraction and microsleep, and a Blind Spot Monitor
Cameras
Not listed
Panoramic View Monitor with a 3D view
Headlamp Assist
Not listed
Automatic High Beam and Adaptive High-beam System
Child Seats
Not listed
ISOFIX and top tether anchors
Security
Not listed
Anti-theft system with siren, intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
Pedestrian Alert
Not listed
Acoustic vehicle alerting system

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper Navigation + 8.6-inch Lower Climate Screen)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Suite with Remote Services & Navigation
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (16 speakers 705W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
12-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Air Ionizer
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Wireless Charging)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Light Sequencing
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Animation
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & Integrated All-Weather Lights
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
Slim twin L-signature LED headlamps (DRL and indicators) with cornering lamps
Rear Lamps
Not listed
Rear combination lamps with an integrated illuminating logo and individual L-signature turn signals
Doors
Not listed
Semi-flush outside door handles with auto and easy door closure
Tailgate
Not listed
Power back door

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Powertrain
Not listed
Battery electric with DIRECT4 all-wheel drive and front and rear eAxles
Motor Type
Not listed
Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Front Motor
Not listed
167 kW and 268.6 Nm
Rear Motor
Not listed
88.3 kW and 169.8 Nm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
Not listed
5.5 s
Drive Modes
Not listed
4 modes plus a Custom mode
Battery
Not listed
74.68 kWh lithium-ion with integrated water cooling
Drivetrain
Not listed
All-wheel drive (DIRECT4)
Hybrid System
Not listed
None, battery electric only

Range & Charging

DC Fast Charging
Not listed
10 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes on a 150 kW charger, with the battery at 25 degrees C at the start
AC Home Charging
Not listed
Home charger supplied; an 11 kW charger gives a full charge in about 7 hours, and the charger carries a 3 year warranty

Dimensions & Storage

Length
Not listed
5,145 mm (Lexus quotes this under gross vehicle mass condition)
Width
Not listed
1,920 mm
Height
Not listed
1,575 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,950 mm
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Interior & Cockpit

Infotainment
Not listed
14-inch Full HD multimedia display with USB Type-C and HDMI ports in the console
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
12.3-inch uniquely shaped LCD meter (TAZUNA cockpit)
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Fitted
Sound System
Not listed
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound
Smartphone
Not listed
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two wireless chargers, Lexus India app with remote battery insights
Climate
Not listed
Automatic 2-zone air conditioning with nanoeX ion generator
Seats
Not listed
Semi-aniline leather, heating and ventilation for the driver and front passenger, rear seats with trunk pass-through
Mirror
Not listed
Electronic digital inner rear-view mirror
Ambient Lighting
Not listed
Static and dynamic ambient lights and Bamboo Surface Illumination
Rear Comfort
Not listed
Rear console with tray and storage box, sunshades for the rear doors
Roof
Not listed
Tilt and slide sunroof

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Exterior Colours
Not listed
Sou, White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black
Warranty
Not listed
8 years or 2,00,000 km, as listed by Lexus India
Battery Warranty
Not listed
Up to 8 years
Charger Warranty
Not listed
3 years

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh
₹91.2 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the A6 sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹64.81 Lakh.

Only the ES 500e sells a electric version: 1 version, from ₹91.2 Lakh.

On-road price by city

A6 A6 Premium Plus against ES 500e ES 500e Luxury

CityA6ES 500eGap
Mumbai₹76.04 Lakh₹94.98 LakhA6 ₹18.94 lakh less
Pune₹76.04 Lakh₹94.98 LakhA6 ₹18.94 lakh less
New Delhi₹74.09 Lakh₹94.98 LakhA6 ₹20.88 lakh less
Bengaluru₹79.29 Lakh₹1.04 CroreA6 ₹24.82 lakh less
Chennai₹80.6 Lakh₹95 LakhA6 ₹14.40 lakh less
Hyderabad₹81.27 Lakh₹95.03 LakhA6 ₹13.75 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹71.5 Lakh₹1 CroreA6 ₹28.95 lakh less
Kolkata₹74.09 Lakh₹94.98 LakhA6 ₹20.88 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A6 or the ES 500e?

The A6, by ₹26.39 lakh on the versions compared here: A6 A6 Premium Plus at ₹64.81 Lakh against ES 500e ES 500e Luxury at ₹91.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹74.09 Lakh against ₹94.98 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The A6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The ES 500e: not crash-tested yet. The A6 has 6 airbags and the ES 500e 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A6 A6 Premium Plus makes 265 PS and 370 Nm and the ES 500e ES 500e Luxury makes 252 kW and 438 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The ES 500e is 206 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,24,486 a month for the A6 and ₹1,59,573 for the ES 500e, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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