Car comparison

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6vsAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001
VS

AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    369 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
265hp198kW
220hp164kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
445L
Max trunk volume-
720L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 has 45 hp more than AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 mi
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
595 km
369 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
595 km
369 mi
CO2 score
271 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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