Audi A4 B8 or Audi A4 B9?

2007–2015 vs 2015–2024 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A4 B8 4,721 mm, A4 B9 4,762 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B8 490 l, A4 B9 505 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B8 4.6 l/100 km, A4 B9 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B8 88–195 kW, A4 B9 100–210 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B8 29 items (Attraction), A4 B9 31 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: A4 B9 from €23,500 (1 listing); no A4 B8 is listed right now.

Audi A4 B82007–2015 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A4 B92015–2024 · 14 engines · Basis, Sport, S line, DesignSpecifications →1 listing from €23,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B82007–2015no listings	Audi A4 B92015–20241 listing · from €23,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,703 mm–4,721 mm	Length4,725 mm–4,762 mm
Width	Width1,826 mm	Width1,842 mm–1,847 mm
Height	Height1,427 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,427 mm–1,434 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,808 mm	Wheelbase2,820 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–490 l	Trunk volume480 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,410 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,320 kg–1,750 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l–65 l	Fuel tank54 l–58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2015	Production years2015–2024
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power88–195 kW (120–265 hp)	Power100–210 kW (136–286 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.4–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 136	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 3.0 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · 50 TDI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Attraction	Items in the base trim31 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim36 · S line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€23,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B8 or Audi A4 B9?

Length: Audi A4 B9 4,762 mm, Audi A4 B8 4,721 mm (a 41 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,820 vs 2,808 mm. Boot: 505 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B8 or Audi A4 B9?

The most frugal Audi A4 B8 uses 4.6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 136); the most frugal Audi A4 B9 4.2 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B8 or Audi A4 B9?

The strongest Audi A4 B8 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (3.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Audi A4 B9 210 kW (286 hp) (50 TDI quattro).

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