Autoknowtive
Audi has built the S4 since 1992. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 15 of them, from the 1998 Audi S4 to the 2020 Audi S4 TDI. Body styles here: Wagon and Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 265 hp in the 1998 S4 to 347 hp in the 2020 S4 TDI. It got heavier along the way: 1,515 kg for the 1998 car, 1,780 kg for the 2020. The most powerful here is the 2017 Audi S4 Avant at 354 hp (264 kW), more than 75% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2020 Audi S4 Avant TDI, in 4.8 s.
The second generation S4 debuted in 1997 as part of the B5 platform A4 line-up. Although the S4 was no longer available with a V8, its 2.7 L, twin-turbocharged V6 engine was more than adequate, producing 265 PS (195 kW/261 hp) in European trim.
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The B5 S4 has a devoted enthusiast community that focuses on attaining supercar-level power and performance.
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In addition to the sedan, a wagon version, the Audi S4 Avant, was introduced into the lineup from 1999.
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The third generation, B6 platform S4 debuted in mid-2003. Despite having moved to yet another entirely new platform, the S4's most publicized new feature was its engine.
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Like its predecessors, the model was standard with a six-speed manual and Quattro, the Tiptronic transmission remained an option.
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Replacing the 2.7 L bi-turbo V6 engine of the previous generation S4 was a 4.2 L, 40-valve V8 based on the unit from the A8 and producing 344 PS (253 kW/340 hp), making it more potent than either the S6 Plus or RS2 and nearly as powerful as the B5 platform RS4.
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With a new design and a more extensive equipment specification, the top sports model in the A4 range, the Audi S4 with supremely powerful 344 bhp V8 engine, is about to be launched.
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The Audi S4 Avant is fitted as standard with roof rails - either in anodised or black aluminium.
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The new "fish mouth" grill, narrow headlamps, "L" tail-lamps and quad exhaust tips help distinquish the Audi S4 B7 from the previous B6 model.
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The new Audi S4 and Audi S4 Avant are top-class athletes ahead of their field. Their engine, the 3.0 TFSI, delivers 245 kW (333 hp) yet consumes only 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.25 US mpg). quattro permanent four-wheel drive, sports suspension and a high-performance brake system control the power reliably.
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The Audi S4 accelerates in 5.0 seconds from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) and achieves an electronically limited maximum speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph).
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The Audi S4 Avant has a fuel consumption of less than 7.5 liters per 100 km (31.4 US mpg), which equates to 175 grams CO2 per kilometer (281.6 g/mi).
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On the roof of the Audi S4 Avant TDI, the aluminum-look rails and the long spoiler create accents. With the Sedan, the spoiler is integrated into the luggage compartment lid.
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The redrawn exterior of the Audi S4 Sedan TDI and S4 Avant TDI bears all the hallmarks of the current Audi design language - with sporty accents.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 S4 | 265 hp (198 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,515 kg (3,340 lb) | 2.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-manual speed | — |
| 1998 S4 Avant | 265 hp (198 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) | 2.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | — |
| 1999 S4 Avant | 265 hp (198 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) | 2.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | — |
| 2004 S4 Cabriolet | 344 hp (257 kW) | 302 lb-ft (409 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,855 kg (4,090 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 18 mpg |
| 2005 S4 | 344 hp (257 kW) | 302 lb-ft (409 Nm) | 5.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 16 mpg |
| 2005 S4 Avant | 344 hp (257 kW) | 302 lb-ft (409 Nm) | 5.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 16 mpg |
| 2006 S4 Cabriolet | 344 hp (257 kW) | 302 lb-ft (409 Nm) | 5.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,895 kg (4,178 lb) | 4.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | Manual, 6 Speed | 16 mpg |
| 2009 S4 | 333 hp (248 kW) | 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,705 kg (3,759 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed S tronic direct-shift transmission | 16 mpg |
| 2013 S4 | 333 hp (248 kW) | 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,705 kg (3,759 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S tronic) | 21 mpg |
| 2013 S4 Avant | 333 hp (248 kW) | 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 7-speed S tronic with electrohydraulic control | 21 mpg |
| 2017 S4 Avant | 354 hp (264 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,675 kg (3,693 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | — |
| 2020 S4 Avant TDI | 347 hp (259 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 23 mpg |
| 2020 S4 TDI | 347 hp (259 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic | 23 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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