The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)

€ 77,600
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) RS4 Avant
€ 57,300
 Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) S4 Avant
€ 77,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The RS4 Avant is 5.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the S4 Avant.
RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
72.8
80.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)
69.8
76.1
72.8 in
Width
69.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
110.7
185.8
Blueprint Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)
104
180.6
185.8 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4 %
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)

General

RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CFSA
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
RS4 Avant
444 hp
339 hp
S4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
S4 Avant

Performance

RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

RS4 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S4 Avant

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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 lb/hp
RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
11.67 lb/hp
S4 Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

RS4 Avant
S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
RS4 Avant
22 mpg
18 mpg
S4 Avant
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
292 mi
RS4 Avant
354 mi
292 mi
S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
253.8 kWh
RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

RS4 Avant
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