The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 40,200

€ 59,700

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A4 Avant 2.7 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S4 Avant.
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
56.5
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
56.5 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 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.02 %

General
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
339 hp
S4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant
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20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
36 mpg
19 mpg
S4 Avant
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
318 mi
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
621 mi
318 mi
S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
233 kWh
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
233 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft