Audi A4 vs Lexus ES 350h (2026)
Audi A4 (₹46.88 Lakh – ₹55.83 Lakh) and Lexus ES 350h (₹66.10 Lakh – ₹71.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹19.22 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h.
- The Lexus ES 350h is the more powerful car, with 241 bhp against 201 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A4 in short
The A4 is Audi's core luxury sedan in India, priced ₹46.88 lakh (Premium) to ₹55.83 lakh (Technology) — the cheapest entry into the German luxury sedan class, undercutting the BMW 3 Series LWB by nearly ₹14 lakh. All variants run a 204 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with mild-hybrid assistance and front-wheel drive. The mid-level Premium Plus is on sale but held from our table while we resolve a price conflict between sources (₹51.85 vs ₹51.57 lakh).
Full A4 prices & variants →Lexus ES 350h in short
The all-new ES launched in India in July 2026, and the ES 350h remains what the ES has always been: the strong-hybrid luxury sedan nobody else builds. Two variants — Exquisite at ₹66.10 lakh and Luxury at ₹71.80 lakh, per Lexus India's official price list — carry a 244 hp 2.5L petrol strong hybrid with an e-CVT, promising diesel-beating efficiency with none of the diesel. Rivals are the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series LWB, neither of which offers a strong hybrid; the ES's pitch is Toyota-group hybrid reliability wrapped in Lexus luxury.
Full ES 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: A4 or ES 350h?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹19.22 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A4 vs ES 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A4 — not yet tested; Lexus ES 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A4 or the ES 350h?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹19.22 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h. The Lexus ES 350h is the more powerful car, with 241 bhp against 201 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.