2025 Lexus ES 350 vs 2025 Audi A6 near Washington, DC

2025 Lexus ES 350 shown above (left) with available features.

A great way to get a concrete understanding of the 2025 Lexus ES 350 is to explore how it fairs within the luxury midsize sedan segment. For this guide, we’ll be comparing the latest iteration of the ES 350 to the 2025 Audi A6. Should you still have questions about the nuances that exist between these models after you’re done reading, then contact us at Pohanka Lexus!

Capability

The power of the ES 350 and A6 are fairly even across the board, but the Lexus model features the superior standard powertrain of the two. Its 3.5L V6 motor has 302 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque outpaces the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine of the A6, which comes in at 261 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. The former uses a standard 8-speed automatic transmission while the latter has a 7-speed S tronic® transmission supporting its ability to accelerate down I-66 at a moment’s notice. To add to that, the Lexus ES 350 enjoys a 0 to 60 MPH acceleration time of just 6.6 seconds¹, and the Audio A6 can go from 0 to 60 MPH in a slightly faster 5.8 seconds. As for drivetrains, the ES 350 uses a standard FWD system, and the A6 has standard AWD.

Safety

You’ll feel safe traveling through the Washington area in both the 2025 Lexus ES 350 and 2025 Audi A6, but the former sedan may have some driver-assistance features that are more favorable to you. The Lexus model uses a standard backup camera² with dynamic gridlines that’ll make navigating your way into a parking spot at Capitol Hill easy, but the Audi vehicle has its own standard Remote Park Assist Plus that can fulfill a similar role. During your adventures around town, you’ll be able to stay aware of the latest travel information with the standard Road Sign Assist³ should you go with the Lexus ES 350. It also has the benefit of a standard Blind Spot Monitor⁴ for watching those tough-to-see-areas around your car, whereas the Audi A6 uses a Side Assist with Pre-Sense® Rear system. Lastly, both of these vehicles can aid you in speed management, as the ES 350 uses a standard Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control⁵, while the A6 features an Adaptive Cruise Assist with Lane Guidance.

Interior

Inside the 2025 Lexus ES 350 is a set of standard 10-way power-adjustable front seats that’ll keep you and your copilot comfortable until you arrive at your destination. The front cabin is also home to the standard Lexus Interface⁶ 8.0-inch touchscreen display, but the 2025 Audi A6 does have a 12.0-inch HD display. That said, you can upgrade to a larger infotainment screen for the ES 350 as well to get a similar experience. Also coming as an option inclusion in the Lexus ES 350 is its 10.2-inch Head-Up display, which is also featured in the A6. However, what you won’t find in the latter is the standard power rear sunshade that allows the ES 350 to keep the cabin shielded from the heat of the sun on warm summer days. Are you interested in learning about the other ways in which these models stack up against each other? Contact us to learn more!

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