Compare Audi S4 Avant B5 vs Audi RS 4 Avant B7
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
442 L / 15.6 cu-ft ~ 1354 L / 47.8 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
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 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
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
225/45 R17
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4586 mm / 180.6 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1816 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs
1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2651 mm / 104.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
324 ~ 326 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.31
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)
13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (combined) | 20.7 L/100km / 11.4 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 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
BNS
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
12.5:1
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
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
100.9 hp/L / 1.7 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
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Production
Availability
1997 ~ 2001
2006 ~ 2009
Reviews
Neofiliac score
63%
74%
Pros
- Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
- Good 5-valve V6 engine
- Good 6-speed manual transmission
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- NA V8 engine
- 6-speed Getrag manual
Cons
- Styled like the normal A4 Avant
- Very high fuel consumption
- Design may not suit wagon as well as it does sedan
- Some FSI V8 concerns
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