2019 Audi A6 vs. 2019 Lexus ES 350

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Audi A6 and 2019 Lexus ES 350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Audi A6 and the 2019 Lexus ES 350.

In comparing the 2019 Audi A6's and the 2019 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2019 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Audi A6's and the 2019 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 is a better car than the 2019 Audi A6.

Pricing: A used 2019 Audi A6 ranges from $24,785 to $38,000 while a used 2019 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $25,990 to $36,710.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Audi A6 loses 57.2 percent of its value and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Lexus ES 350 retains 16.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Audi A6.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 350's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 2 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 350 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A6.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Audi A6’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 302 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 618 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. This gives the 2019 Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Lexus ES 350. The A6 uses premium unleaded, and the ES 350 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Audi A6 and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.