The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 55,600

€ 44,900

€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the S4 is 6.9 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower.
S4
A4 40 TDI
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.2
72.7
79.6
69.8 in
Width
72.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
104
180.6
111
187.5
180.6 in
Length
187.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
A4 40 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %

General
S4
A4 40 TDI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S4
A4 40 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
S4
339 hp
187 hp
A4 40 TDI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S4
302 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 40 TDI
Performance
S4
A4 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

A4 40 TDI
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
S4
11.28 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
48 mpg
S4
18 mpg
48 mpg
A4 40 TDI
12 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
295 mi
Range
736 mi
S4
295 mi
736 mi
A4 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
252 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).
100.7 kWh
S4
252 kWh
100.7 kWh
A4 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S4
A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data