Audi S4 C4 or Lexus ES XV10?

1991–1994 vs 1991–1996 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: S4 C4 4,790 mm, ES XV10 4,780 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: S4 C4 510 l, ES XV10 400 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 C4 10.7 l/100 km, ES XV10 11 l/100 km.
Power: S4 C4 169–206 kW, ES XV10 129–138 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 C4 27 items (Basis), ES XV10 24 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Lexus ES XV101991–1996 · 4 engines · Base, Luxury Package, Coach EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 C41991–1994no listings	Lexus ES XV101991–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,790 mm	Length4,780 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,692 mm	Wheelbase2,620 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance118 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–510 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,610 kg–1,820 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1994	Production years1991–1996
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power169–206 kW (230–280 hp)	Power129–138 kW (175–188 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–4.2	Displacement (l)2.5–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.7 l/100 km · 2.2 Turbo quattro	Lowest consumption11 l/100 km · 3.0 MT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 4.2 V8 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 3.0 MT
Top speed	Top speed247 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Basis	Items in the base trim24 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Basis	Items in the top trim26 · Luxury Package
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 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
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 & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
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 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 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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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 C4 or Lexus ES XV10?

Length: Audi S4 C4 4,790 mm, Lexus ES XV10 4,780 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,692 vs 2,620 mm. Boot: 510 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 C4 or Lexus ES XV10?

The most frugal Audi S4 C4 uses 10.7 l/100 km (2.2 Turbo quattro); the most frugal Lexus ES XV10 11 l/100 km (3.0 MT).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 C4 or Lexus ES XV10?

The strongest Audi S4 C4 makes 206 kW (280 hp) (4.2 V8 quattro); the strongest Lexus ES XV10 138 kW (188 hp) (3.0 V6).

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