The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 58,100
€ 46,300
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the S4 is 4.6 inches shorter and 2.1 inches narrower.
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.2
71.9
80.3
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
104
180.6
110.6
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.38 %
General
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
S4
339 hp
237 hp
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4
302 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
S4
11.58 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
S4
19 mpg
35 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
318 mi
Range
593 mi
S4
318 mi
593 mi
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
233 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).
137.9 kWh
S4
233 kWh
137.9 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
