Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 C4?

1997–2001 vs 1991–1994 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: S4 B5 4,486 mm, S4 C4 4,790 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B5 455 l, S4 C4 510 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B5 11.7 l/100 km, S4 C4 10.7 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B5 195 kW, S4 C4 169–206 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B5 31 items (Basis), S4 C4 27 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Audi S4 C41991–1994 · 6 engines · Basis, Leder Recaro, Exclusive, WinterpaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B51997–2001no listings	Audi S4 C41991–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm–4,486 mm	Length4,790 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,804 mm
Height	Height1,396 mm–1,430 mm	Height1,430 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,606 mm–2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,692 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance118 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–455 l	Trunk volume390 l–510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,735 kg	Curb weight1,610 kg–1,820 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2001	Production years1991–1994
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power195 kW (265 hp)	Power169–206 kW (230–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7	Displacement (l)2.2–4.2
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 consumption10.7 l/100 km · 2.2 Turbo quattro
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.7 Biturbo	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 4.2 V8 quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed247 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Leder Recaro	Items in the top trim27 · Basis
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
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✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height 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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 7
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
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—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows—	Tinted Windows✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
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✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety6 · 3
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—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 1
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 C4?

Length: Audi S4 C4 4,790 mm, Audi S4 B5 4,486 mm (a 304 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,692 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 510 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 C4?

The most frugal Audi S4 B5 uses 11.7 l/100 km (2.7 Biturbo); the most frugal Audi S4 C4 10.7 l/100 km (2.2 Turbo quattro).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B5 or Audi S4 C4?

The strongest Audi S4 B5 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (2.7 Biturbo); the strongest Audi S4 C4 206 kW (280 hp) (4.2 V8 quattro).

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