The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 71,700
€ 54,600
€ 71,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The RS4 is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the S4.
RS4
S4
55.7
71.5
76.1
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.4 in
104
180.7
110.7
185.7
180.7 in
Length
185.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
RS4
S4
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.98 %
General
RS4
S4
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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
RS4
S4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BNS
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
RS4
414 hp
328 hp
S4
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
RS4
317 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
S4
Performance
RS4
S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S4
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
RS4
9.19 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS4
S4
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
RS4
18 mpg
25 mpg
S4
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
292 mi
Range
423 mi
RS4
292 mi
423 mi
S4
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
178.2 kWh
RS4
253.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS4
S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
