Audi A6 vs Lexus ES 350h (2026)
Audi A6 (₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 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 A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹1.29 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h.
- The Audi A6 is the more powerful car, with 242 bhp against 241 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A6 in short
The A6 is Audi's executive sedan in India, running ₹64.81 lakh (MY2025 base) to ₹71.66 lakh (Technology) with a 245 PS 2.0L TFSI mild-hybrid petrol. This C8 generation is in runout — the all-new A6 is expected in India around October — which makes the current car the value play of the class: it undercuts the BMW 5 Series LWB by nearly ₹12 lakh and the Mercedes E-Class by more. Unlike those two, the A6 runs a standard wheelbase.
Full A6 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: A6 or ES 350h?
The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹1.29 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A6 vs ES 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A6 — not yet tested; Lexus ES 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A6 or the ES 350h?
The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹1.29 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h. The Audi A6 is the more powerful car, with 242 bhp against 241 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.