The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 41,000

€ 58,100

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A4 3.0 TDI DPF is 4.6 inches longer and 2.1 inches wider.
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
69.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185.2
104
180.6
185.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
339 hp
S4
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

S4
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
19 mpg
S4
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
603 mi
Range
318 mi
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
318 mi
S4
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
233 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
233 kWh
S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI DPF
S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data