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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 · Stage 3vsAUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 · Stage 1vsAUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 · Stage 2vsAUDI S4 (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 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)

473 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2014
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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)

380 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2014
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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)

416 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2014
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AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    473 hp
    353 kW
  • Highest torque
    638 Nm
    471 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    277 hp/t
    207 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Power
473hp353kW+140 hp
380hp283kW+47 hp
416hp310kW+83 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
638Nm471lb-ft+198 Nm
510Nm376lb-ft+70 Nm
563Nm415lb-ft+123 Nm
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+23 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+15 km/h
Calculated
277 km/h
172 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.5s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-10.1 s
Calculated
47.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
42.7s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.0 s
4.6s-0.4 s
4.4s-0.6 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
10.8s-4.2 s
Calculated
13.0s-2.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-2.8 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,716mm186in
4,716mm186in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
962L
962L
962L
962L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
61L
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
190g/km
190g/km
190g/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 V6 (Stage 3) 473 hpAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hpAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hpAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.4 s
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
13.0 s
12.2 s
15.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
8.1 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
10.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
12.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp has 140 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp: 140 hp (104 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hp and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
473 hp
353 kW
4.0 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
416 hp
310 kW
4.4 s
277 km/h
172 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (Stage 3)473 hp
Power
473 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)473 hp
Power
473 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 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 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 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 (Stage 3)473 hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3)473 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1)380 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2)416 hpAUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6333 hp
Power
473 hp
353 kW
380 hp
283 kW
416 hp
310 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
638 Nm
471 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
563 Nm
415 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
4.4 s
5.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
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
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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hpAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 1) 380 hpAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 2) 416 hpAUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 333 hp
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 (Stage 3) 473 hp

  • Has 93 hp more
  • Has 128 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 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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