Audi S4 C4 or BMW M5 E34?

1991–1994 vs 1988–1995 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: S4 C4 4,790 mm, M5 E34 4,720 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: S4 C4 510 l, M5 E34 460 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 C4 10.7 l/100 km, M5 E34 10.1 l/100 km.
Power: S4 C4 169–206 kW, M5 E34 232–250 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 C4 27 items (Basis), M5 E34 22 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

BMW M5 E341988–1995 · 3 engines · Standard, Individual, Cecotto, WinkelhockSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 C41991–1994no listings	BMW M5 E341988–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,790 mm	Length4,720 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm	Width1,751 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,692 mm	Wheelbase2,761 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance118 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–510 l	Trunk volume460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,610 kg–1,820 kg	Curb weight1,670 kg–1,720 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank80 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1994	Production years1988–1995
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines3
Power	Power169–206 kW (230–280 hp)	Power232–250 kW (315–340 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–4.2	Displacement (l)3.5–3.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.7 l/100 km · 2.2 Turbo quattro	Lowest consumption10.1 l/100 km · 3.8 Touring
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 4.2 V8 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.8
Top speed	Top speed247 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Basis	Items in the base trim22 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Basis	Items in the top trim29 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
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 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Velour	Velour—	Velour✓
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✓
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 · 0
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint—	Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 C4 or BMW M5 E34?

Length: Audi S4 C4 4,790 mm, BMW M5 E34 4,720 mm (a 70 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,692 vs 2,761 mm. Boot: 510 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 C4 or BMW M5 E34?

The most frugal Audi S4 C4 uses 10.7 l/100 km (2.2 Turbo quattro); the most frugal BMW M5 E34 10.1 l/100 km (3.8 Touring).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 C4 or BMW M5 E34?

The strongest Audi S4 C4 makes 206 kW (280 hp) (4.2 V8 quattro); the strongest BMW M5 E34 250 kW (340 hp) (3.8).

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