Car comparison

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo 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

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    271 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    549 km
    341 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,510kg3,329lb
1,510kg3,329lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
50.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.8 s
5.1s-0.5 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
11.6s-5.7 s
Calculated
13.3s-4.0 s
Calculated
14.6s-2.7 s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
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
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
4,483mm176in
4,483mm176in
4,483mm176in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,733mm68in
1,733mm68in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,396mm55in
1,396mm55in
1,396mm55in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,607mm103in
2,607mm103in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
440L
440L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
271g/km
271g/km
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 V6 (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 265 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3)397 hp5,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp5,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp5,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp5,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.3 s
14.6 s
17.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
194 km/h
121 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 265 hp and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 265 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2) 344 hp and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
4.8 s
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.1 s
273 km/h
170 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
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

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 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 (Stage 3)397 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3)397 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2)344 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1)313 hpAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
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
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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
549 km
341 mi
549 km
341 mi
549 km
341 mi
CO2 score
271 g/km
271 g/km
271 g/km
271 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hpAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 2) 344 hpAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 1) 313 hpAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 265 hp
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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