The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 60,600
€ 38,300
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S4 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the A4 3.0 TDI.
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
55.3
72.5
79.6
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.3 in
Height
56.2 in
111.2
186.8
110.6
185.1
186.8 in
Length
185.1 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.22 %
General
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CWGD
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
S4
349 hp
201 hp
A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
S4
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
S4
10.77 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
S4
31 mpg
46 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
480 mi
Range
767 mi
S4
480 mi
767 mi
A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.9 kWh
S4
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4
A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
