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Audi A8 L vs Lexus ES 350h

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

Audi A8 L
Lexus ES 350h

Audi

A8 L

Last listed ₹1.34 Crore

No longer sold in India

Full A8 L page Change

Lexus

ES 350h

From ₹66.1 Lakh

Full ES 350h page Change
Audi A8 LA8 L Celebration · ₹1.34 Crore
Lexus ES 350hES 350h Exquisite · ₹66.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A8 L: ₹1.34 Crore ES 350h: ₹66.1 Lakh (ahead) ES 350h ₹67.90 lakh cheaper
Airbags A8 L: 10 airbags ES 350h: 10 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage A8 L: 11.70 kmpl ES 350h: 22.37 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power A8 L: 335 bhp (ahead) ES 350h: 244 hp
Boot A8 L: 505 litres (ahead) ES 350h: 454 litres
Versions A8 L: 2 ES 350h: 2

Pick the A8 L for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the ES 350h for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.34 Crore
₹66.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.53 Crore
₹75.54 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,56,807 a month
₹1,26,918 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
335 bhp
244 hp
Torque
Not listed
270 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
11.70 kmpl
22.37 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
4 / 5 Seats (Rear Executive Lounge)
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric)
Emission Norm
Not listed
BS VI

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
Not listed
Engine Config
3.0L Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 with 48V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff
Not listed
0-100
5.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed
Engine
Not listed
2487 cc, 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE), Strong Hybrid
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
50 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid System (MHEV)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
E-CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD (see Source Notes)
Hybrid Type
Not listed
Strong (self-charging) hybrid

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-Piston Calipers)
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Active Damper Control (Optional Predictive Active Suspension)
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Dynamic All-Wheel Steering
Double Wishbone
Wheel Type
19-inch 10-Parallel Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/45 R19 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.9 m
Wheel/Tyre Size
Not listed
235/45 R18, Tubeless Radial

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,320 mm
Not listed
Width
1,945 mm
Not listed
Height
1,488 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,128 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
150 mm (Variable via Air Suspension)
India-specification ES 350h has a 20mm increase over the global model (exact mm figure not independently confirmed)
Kerb Weight
2,130 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
505 Litres
454 litres
Fuel Tank
82 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.9 m (with All-Wheel Steering)
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.
Airbags
10 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain, rear center)
10
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ASR, ABS, EBD, Predictive Safety Systems)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Audi Pre Sense 360, Adaptive Cruise Assist with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep, Night Vision Assistant)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with Virtual 3D View
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
ABS
Not listed
Yes, with Brake Assist
ADAS Features
Not listed
Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking Assist
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touchscreens (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower) + Twin 10.1-inch Full HD Rear Seat Entertainment Displays
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 Telematics, Rear Seat Remote 5.7-inch OLED Tablet
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System (23 speakers 1,920W with motorized acoustic lenses)
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with Power Blinds
Not listed
Seat Features
Rear Executive Relaxation Seat with Heated Foot Massager, 18-Way Power, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Ionizer & Dual Fragrance
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Front & Rear Wireless Chargers)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
12.3-inch
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not listed
7-inch TFT
Sound System
Not listed
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio with subwoofer
Upholstery
Not listed
Semi-Aniline Leather
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Charging

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Digital Matrix LED Headlights with DMD Laser Light Technology
Not listed
Tail Lights
Digital OLED Tail Lamps with Customizable Light Signatures
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Integrated Cornering Lights & Matrix LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED, 3-Eye Bi-Beam with auto-leveling
Taillamps
Not listed
LED
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Sunroof
Not listed
Dual-pane panoramic

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
8 years or 200,000 km, covering vehicle and hybrid battery; 5 years roadside assistance included
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black, Sou (6 exterior colours); Hazel and White (2 interior themes)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.34 Crore – ₹1.63 Crore
₹66.1 Lakh – ₹71.8 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
6 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

Hybrid, automatic

A8 L Celebration₹1.34 Crore ES 350h Luxury₹71.8 Lakh ES 350h ₹62.20 lakh less

On-road price by city

A8 L A8 L Celebration against ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite

CityA8 LES 350hGap
Mumbai₹1.57 Crore₹77.52 LakhES 350h ₹79.35 lakh less
Pune₹1.57 Crore₹77.52 LakhES 350h ₹79.35 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.53 Crore₹75.54 LakhES 350h ₹77.31 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.64 Crore₹80.84 LakhES 350h ₹82.74 lakh less
Chennai₹1.66 Crore₹82.17 LakhES 350h ₹84.10 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.68 Crore₹82.86 LakhES 350h ₹84.78 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.47 Crore₹72.9 LakhES 350h ₹74.59 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.53 Crore₹75.54 LakhES 350h ₹77.31 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 A8 L or the ES 350h?

The ES 350h, by ₹67.90 lakh on the versions compared here: A8 L A8 L Celebration at ₹1.34 Crore against ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite at ₹66.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.53 Crore against ₹75.54 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The ES 350h claims 22.37 kmpl against 11.70 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The A8 L: not crash-tested yet. The ES 350h: not tested in this form; the previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The A8 L has 10 airbags and the ES 350h 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A8 L A8 L Celebration makes 335 bhp and the ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite makes 244 hp and 270 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,56,807 a month for the A8 L and ₹1,26,918 for the ES 350h, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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