Audi S4 vs Audi A8 4.2 quattro
| Category | Audi A8 4.2 quattro | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 334 / 330 | 344 / 339 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 410 / 302 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1853 / 4085 | 1710 / 3770 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 181 / 178 | 201 / 198 |
| Average price | €76,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi A8 4.2 quattro | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:48.00 | 1:46.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi A8 4.2 quattro | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.2 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.5 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.3 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.5 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.8 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.9 s | 20.6 s |
| 1000 m | 26.4 s | 25.8 s @ 212.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 15.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.2 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph | 9.9 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.7 s | 13.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi A8 4.2 quattro | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 261 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.1 kph (38.6 mph) | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi A8 4.2 quattro | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
S4 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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