Car comparison

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI S4 (B9)

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2019
VS

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
347hp259kW
333hp248kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
47.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
420L
490L
Max trunk volume-
1,430L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6 has 14 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V64.8 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 1.8 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
935 km
581 mi
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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 (B9)3.0 TDI V6
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B9)3.0 TDI V6AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
935 km
581 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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