Compare Audi S4 B7 vs Audi S5 Sportback B8

Variants
MT
AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 833 L / 29.4 cu-ft
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 980 L / 34.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link, trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
235/40 R18
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1382 mm / 54.4 in
Size | Length
4586 mm / 180.6 in
4713 mm / 185.6 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1854 mm / 73.0 in | 1981 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1755.0 kg / 3869.1 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2811 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec
CO2 Emission
315 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
0.30
Fuel Economy
9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 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) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
CAKA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Supercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2004 ~ 2008
2010 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
67%
60%
Pros
  • Great suspension setup
  • Reliable 40-valve 4.2L V8
  • 6-speed manual still available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Interesting supercharged V6
Cons
  • Arguably worse styling
  • A worse, but more expensive, variant of the B8 S4

Price

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