The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 54,600
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A4 3.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.4 in
110.6
185.1
110.7
185.7
185.1 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.55 %
General
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
S4
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S4
Performance
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S4
▶ REPLAY
15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
15.62 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
S4
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
654 mi
Range
423 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
423 mi
S4
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
178.2 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 3.0 TDI
S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
