The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 38,300
€ 60,600
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A4 3.0 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S4.
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
185.1
111.2
186.8
185.1 in
Length
186.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.22 %
General
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
349 hp
S4
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S4
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S4
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
S4
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
767 mi
Range
480 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
480 mi
S4
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
