Compare Audi S4 B5 vs Audi S4 B6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
225/45 R17
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4483 mm / 176.5 in
4575 mm / 180.1 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2651 mm / 104.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
321 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.3
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
AGB, AZB
BBK
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001
2003 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score
58%
66%
Pros
  • V6TT with 5 valves per cylinder
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Simple, elegant design
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reliable 40-valve NA V8
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Great suspension setup
  • Clean exterior design
Cons
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Avant (the wagon) has better styling
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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