Lexus NX 450h+ AWD or Audi A6 45 TFSI: which has more power?

Lexus NX 450h+ AWD produces 309 hp and 400 Nm torque vs 370 Nm, versus 245 hp for Audi A6 45 TFSI. Lexus NX 450h+ AWD leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Lexus NX 450h+ AWD or the Audi A6 45 TFSI?

Lexus NX 450h+ AWD is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 6s vs 6.4s for Audi A6 45 TFSI, a gap of 0.4s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Lexus NX 450h+ AWD or the Audi A6 45 TFSI?

Lexus NX 450h+ AWD is slightly faster than the Audi A6 45 TFSI to 100 km/h. The edge holds on standing starts but may narrow at higher speeds depending on aerodynamic load.

Lexus NX 450h+ AWD or Audi A6 45 TFSI: which has more power?

Lexus NX 450h+ AWD has about 25% more power than the Audi A6 45 TFSI. On torque, Lexus NX 450h+ AWD also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Lexus NX 450h+ AWD vs Audi A6 45 TFSI: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

family SUV2024 vs 2020Methodology

LexusPHEV

NX 450h+ AWD

309 hp · 400 Nm · 1,990 kg · 2024

AudiPetrol

A6 45 TFSI

245 hp · 370 Nm · 1,640 kg · 2020

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Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Lexus

NX 450h+ AWD

6,44kg/hpratio better by 0,25 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	309 hp	Pending
Torque	400 Nm
Weight	1 990 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	E-CVT

Audi

A6 45 TFSI

6,69kg/hpcompensated by −350 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	245 hp	Pending
Torque	370 Nm
Weight	1 640 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Traction
Gearbox	7-speed S tronic

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, NX 450h+ AWD or A6 45 TFSI?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of NX 450h+ AWD?

Data not available.

NX 450h+ AWD or A6 45 TFSI: for what use?

NX 450h+ AWD: 309 hp, ratio 6,44 kg/hp. A6 45 TFSI: 245 hp, ratio 6,69 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of NX 450h+ AWD vs A6 45 TFSI?

NX 450h+ AWD: 200 km/h. A6 45 TFSI: 247 km/h.

Lexus NX 450h+ AWD vs Audi A6 45 TFSI: which is truly faster?

NX 450h+ AWD

A6 45 TFSI

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Calibration

Under the bonnet

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A6 45 TFSI

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Simulation

Calibration

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