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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI 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 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2014-2015
VS

AUDI S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
333hp248kW
265hp198kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,483mm176in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,396mm55in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,490mm59in
Trunk volume
480L
440L
Max trunk volume
962L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
62L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
271g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 68 hp more than AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 0.6 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 mi
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
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

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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
792 km
492 mi
549 km
341 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
271 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 244 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 93 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Is 195 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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