The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 60,600
€ 71,700
€ 60,600
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 slightly. The S4 is 6.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the RS4.
S4
RS4
55.3
72.5
79.6
55.7
71.5
76.1
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.7 in
111.2
186.8
104
180.7
186.8 in
Length
180.7 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
S4
RS4
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %
General
S4
RS4
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S4
RS4
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CWGD
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
S4
349 hp
414 hp
RS4
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
S4
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
RS4
Performance
S4
RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
RS4
▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
S4
10.77 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S4
RS4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
S4
31 mpg
18 mpg
RS4
23 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
480 mi
Range
292 mi
S4
480 mi
292 mi
RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
S4
142.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
RS4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S4
RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
