Compare Audi S4 B9 vs Audi S4 B7 vs Audi A4 B6
Variants
3.0 TDI
3.0 TFSI
MT
AT
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp CVT
1.8T 150hp quattro
1.8T 163hp
1.8T 163hp CVT
1.8T 163hp quattro
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp CVT
1.8T 170hp quattro
1.8T 170hp quattro AT
1.8T 190hp
1.8T 190hp quattro
1.9 TDI 101hp
1.9 TDI 115hp
1.9 TDI 130hp
1.9 TDI 130hp CVT
1.9 TDI 130hp quattro
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.0 FSI 150hp
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.5 TDI 155hp
2.5 TDI 155hp CVT
2.5 TDI 163hp
2.5 TDI 163hp CVT
2.5 TDI 180hp quattro
2.5 TDI 180hp quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 833 L / 29.4 cu-ft
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft ~ 720 L / 25.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1428 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length
4586 mm / 180.6 in
4548 mm / 179.1 in
Size | Width
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1772 mm / 69.8 in
Track Width | Front
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2651 mm / 104.4 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.3
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 3
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
63%
67%
47%
Pros
- Interesting V6 petrol and diesel engine options
- Good ZF 8HP transmission
- Great suspension steup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Much improved styling
- Great suspension setup
- Reliable 40-valve 4.2L V8
- 6-speed manual still available
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
- The Avant (wagon) looks better
- Arguably worse styling
- CVT for FWD
- Unreliable automatic transmissions
- Still very front-heavy
- Some oil consumption issues
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