Compare Audi S4 B6 Cabriolet vs Audi RS 5 (8T) Cabriolet vs Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet

Variants
MT
AT
Pre-facelift
Facelift

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
9.7 L / 10.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
4
4
4
Payload
460 kg / 1014 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
235/40 R18
265/35 R19
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1380 mm / 54.3 in
1380 mm / 54.3 in
Size | Length
4573 mm / 180.0 in
4649 mm / 183.0 in
Size | Width
1778 mm / 70.0 in
1860 mm / 73.2 in | 2020 mm / 79.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1582.0 mm / 62.3 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1920.0 kg / 4232.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
9J x 19
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2654 mm / 104.5 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
249 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.32
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
CFSA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.5:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
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
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 8250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
108.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 4000-6000 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
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2004
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
80%
74%
Pros
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Characterful 40-valve V8
  • Good performance
  • Improved styling
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Good supercharged engine
  • Decent reliability
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
Cons
  • Awkward styling
  • Front-heavy
  • Front-heavy
  • No more manual transmission

Price

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