Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 B6?

1997–2001 vs 2003–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: S4 B5 4,486 mm, S4 B6 4,575 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B5 455 l, S4 B6 460 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B5 11.7 l/100 km, S4 B6 11.9 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B5 195 kW, S4 B6 253 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B5 31 items (Basis), S4 B6 36 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S4 B51997–2001 · 4 engines · Basis, Leder Recaro, Nogaro Selection, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Audi S4 B62003–2004 · 6 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Sportpaket plus, Leder NappaSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B51997–2001no listings	Audi S4 B62003–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm–4,486 mm	Length4,547 mm–4,575 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,781 mm
Height	Height1,396 mm–1,430 mm	Height1,391 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,606 mm–2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,651 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–455 l	Trunk volume246 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,735 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank66 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2001	Production years2003–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power195 kW (265 hp)	Power253 kW (344 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7	Displacement (l)4.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.7 l/100 km · 2.7 Biturbo	Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 4.2 V8
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.7 Biturbo	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 4.2 V8
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Leder Recaro	Items in the top trim42 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
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✓
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 · Interior7 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
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 · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 5
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✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 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-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 B6?

Length: Audi S4 B6 4,575 mm, Audi S4 B5 4,486 mm (a 89 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,651 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 460 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 B6?

The most frugal Audi S4 B5 uses 11.7 l/100 km (2.7 Biturbo); the most frugal Audi S4 B6 11.9 l/100 km (4.2 V8).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 B6?

The strongest Audi S4 B5 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (2.7 Biturbo); the strongest Audi S4 B6 253 kW (344 hp) (4.2 V8).

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