Audi S4 B7 or Audi S4 B8?

2005–2008 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: S4 B7 4,586 mm, S4 B8 4,719 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B7 460 l, S4 B8 490 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B7 11.8 l/100 km, S4 B8 8.1 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B7 253 kW, S4 B8 245 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B7 38 items (Basis), S4 B8 39 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Audi S4 B82009–2016 · 4 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Premium Plus, PrestigeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B72005–2008no listings	Audi S4 B82009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm–4,586 mm	Length4,717 mm–4,719 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm–1,780 mm	Width1,826 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,442 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,436 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,811 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume246 l–460 l	Trunk volume480 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,855 kg	Curb weight1,650 kg–1,745 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l–70 l	Fuel tank61 l–64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2008	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power253 kW (344 hp)	Power245 kW (333 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.8 l/100 km · 4.2 V8	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 3.0 TFSI 333
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 4.2 V8	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 TFSI 333
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim39 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · S line plus	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
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✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
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✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
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 · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 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✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
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)✓
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-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
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 S4 B7 or Audi S4 B8?

Length: Audi S4 B8 4,719 mm, Audi S4 B7 4,586 mm (a 133 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,811 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 490 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B7 or Audi S4 B8?

The most frugal Audi S4 B7 uses 11.8 l/100 km (4.2 V8); the most frugal Audi S4 B8 8.1 l/100 km (3.0 TFSI 333).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B7 or Audi S4 B8?

The strongest Audi S4 B7 makes 253 kW (344 hp) (4.2 V8); the strongest Audi S4 B8 245 kW (333 hp) (3.0 TFSI 333).

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