The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (05 - 07) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 55,600
€ 71,700
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S4 is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the RS4.
S4
RS4
56.2
69.8
76.1
55.7
71.5
76.1
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.7 in
104
180.6
104
180.7
180.6 in
Length
180.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
RS4
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
S4
RS4
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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
S4
RS4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BBK
Engine Code
BNS
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
S4
339 hp
414 hp
RS4
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
S4
302 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4
Performance
S4
RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
S4
11.28 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
RS4
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
S4
18 mpg
18 mpg
RS4
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
295 mi
Range
292 mi
S4
295 mi
292 mi
RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
S4
252 kWh
253.8 kWh
RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4
RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
