Audi S4 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

2005–2008 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: S4 B7 4,586 mm, IS XE20 4,660 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B7 460 l, IS XE20 400 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B7 11.8 l/100 km, IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B7 253 kW, IS XE20 110–311 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B7 38 items (Basis), IS XE20 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Lexus IS XE202005–2013 · 9 engines · Base, Executive, Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B72005–2008no listings	Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm–4,586 mm	Length4,575 mm–4,660 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm–1,780 mm	Width1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,442 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,730 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume246 l–460 l	Trunk volume378 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,855 kg	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l–70 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2008	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines9
Power	Power253 kW (344 hp)	Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)2.2–5.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.8 l/100 km · 4.2 V8	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 4.2 V8	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed270 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · S line plus	Items in the top trim41 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
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 · Interior6 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 0
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 · 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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
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✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 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 Lexus IS XE20?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, Audi S4 B7 4,586 mm (a 74 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 400 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

The most frugal Audi S4 B7 uses 11.8 l/100 km (4.2 V8); the most frugal Lexus IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B7 or Lexus IS XE20?

The strongest Audi S4 B7 makes 253 kW (344 hp) (4.2 V8); the strongest Lexus IS XE20 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F).

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