The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 40,500
€ 62,600
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A4 3.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S4 TDI.
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.3
72.7
79.6
71.9 in
Width
72.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
185.1
111.2
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.49 %
General
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
342 hp
S4 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S4 TDI
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S4 TDI
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18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
38 mpg
S4 TDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
799 mi
Range
581 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
581 mi
S4 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127.6 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
S4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI
S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
