The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)
€ 42,700
€ 57,300
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF 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 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
S4 Avant
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
General
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S4 Avant
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 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
339 hp
S4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4 Avant
Performance
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
11.67 lb/hp
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
18 mpg
S4 Avant
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
585 mi
Range
292 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
292 mi
S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
253.8 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
