The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 60,600
€ 46,300
€ 60,600
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 a little. The S4 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
185.2
186.8 in
Length
185.2 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.53 %
General
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CWGD
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
S4
349 hp
237 hp
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S4
369 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
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
S4
10.77 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
S4
31 mpg
35 mpg
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
480 mi
Range
593 mi
S4
480 mi
593 mi
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
137.9 kWh
S4
142.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
