Audi A4 B7 or Audi S4 B7?

2004–2008 vs 2005–2008 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: A4 B7 4,601 mm, S4 B7 4,586 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: A4 B7 5.6 l/100 km, S4 B7 11.8 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B7 75–188 kW, S4 B7 253 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B7 25 items (Attraction), S4 B7 38 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B72004–2008 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Audi S4 B72005–2008 · 6 engines · Basis, S line plus, Sportpaket plus, 25quattroSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B72004–2008no listings	Audi S4 B72005–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,573 mm–4,601 mm	Length4,570 mm–4,586 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm–1,778 mm	Width1,772 mm–1,780 mm
Height	Height1,391 mm–1,451 mm	Height1,390 mm–1,442 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,655 mm	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume315 l–460 l	Trunk volume246 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,350 kg–1,755 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–70 l	Fuel tank63 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2008	Production years2005–2008
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines6
Power	Power75–188 kW (102–256 hp)	Power253 kW (344 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.1	Displacement (l)4.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI	Lowest consumption11.8 l/100 km · 4.2 V8
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.2 FSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 4.2 V8
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Attraction	Items in the base trim38 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim42 · S line plus
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B7 or Audi S4 B7?

Length: Audi A4 B7 4,601 mm, Audi S4 B7 4,586 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,655 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 460 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B7 or Audi S4 B7?

The most frugal Audi A4 B7 uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal Audi S4 B7 11.8 l/100 km (4.2 V8).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B7 or Audi S4 B7?

The strongest Audi A4 B7 makes 188 kW (256 hp) (3.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Audi S4 B7 253 kW (344 hp) (4.2 V8).

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