The 2018 Audi S4 comes equipped with a 3-liter V6 that makes 354 hp @ 5400 rpm horsepower and 369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm of torque. The car takes 4.25 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.3 sec | 12.8 sec | 104 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 4.2 sec | 12.8 sec | 104 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Audi S4 isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 Audi RS 3 which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Audi S4 and does the 0-60 MPH run in 3.7 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Audi S4.
The braking on the 2018 Audi S4 is quite sure-footed and has an evident bite to it. Although it is not the best braking car in its segment it's not the worst either. The ride takes some time to come to a complete halt but it does so with composure and the car doesn't sway away from its path. During the emergency braking test, the car decelerates from 60MPH to zero in 104 feet which is a little slower than 2018 BMW 5 Series.
2018 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2018 Audi S4 | 4.2 - 4.3 sec | 12.8 sec | - | 104 ft. |
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2018 Infiniti Q50 | 4.5 sec | 13.8 sec | 169 ft. | - |
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2018 Jaguar XE | 6 - 6.6 sec | 13.4 - 15 sec | - | 123 ft. |
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2018 Audi A4 | 5.1 - 7 sec | 13.8 - 15.4 sec | 152 ft. | - |
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2018 Audi A6 | 5.6 sec | 14 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2018 Audi S3 | 4.7 sec | 13.4 sec | - | 117 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac CTS | 3.7 sec | 11.6 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2018 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2018 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe | 5.6 - 6 sec | 14.1 - 14.3 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2018 Jaguar XF | 5 sec | 13.6 sec | - | 82 ft. |
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2018 BMW 5 Series | 6 sec | 12.3 sec | - | 80 ft. |
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2018 Audi RS 3 | 3.9 sec | 10.6 sec | - | 138 ft. |
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2018 BMW M3 | 3.7 sec | 12.1 sec | - | 101 ft. |
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2018 Cadillac CT6 | 5.1 sec | 12 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5.9 sec | 14.6 sec | 163 ft. | - |
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2016 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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2016 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2016 BMW 3 Series | 4.8 - 8.1 sec | 13.3 - 15.3 sec | 115 ft. |
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2016 Jaguar XF | 5 - 9.8 sec | 13.6 - 17.4 sec | 113 - 120 ft. |
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2016 BMW 5 Series | 4.8 - 7.1 sec | 12.9 - 16.4 sec | 114 ft. |
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2016 Audi S4 | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 4.5 - 6.5 sec | 13.1 - 14.9 sec | 114 ft. |
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2016 Volvo S60 | 8.7 sec | 16.8 sec | 103 - 108 ft. |
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2016 Lexus GS 350 | 10.1 sec | 18.9 sec | 112 ft. |
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2015 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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2015 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2015 Volvo S60 | 8.7 sec | 16.8 sec | 103 - 108 ft. |
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2015 Lexus GS 350 | 5.8 - 5.9 sec | 14.1 sec | 112 ft. |
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2015 BMW 3 Series | 4.6 - 8 sec | 13.3 - 15.4 sec | 112 - 115 ft. |
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2015 Infiniti Q70 | 4.9 - 5.7 sec | 13.4 - 14.3 sec | 112 - 115 ft. |
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2015 Jaguar XF | 4.6 - 6.9 sec | 12.8 - 15.8 sec | 113 - 120 ft. |
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2015 BMW 5 Series | 4.9 - 7.1 sec | 13 - 16.1 sec | 114 ft. |
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2015 Audi S4 | 7.5 sec | 15.7 sec | 109 ft. |
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 4.7 - 6.6 sec | 13.3 - 14.6 sec | 114 ft. |
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2014 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.7 sec | 13.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.7 sec | 13.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.7 sec | 13.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.7 sec | 13.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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2014 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 | 4.3 sec | 12.5 sec | 108 ft. |
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2014 Buick Regal Sedan | 6.2 - 6.6 sec | 14.7 - 15.3 sec | 113 ft. |
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2014 Audi S4 | 4.7 sec | 13.3 sec | 109 ft. |
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2014 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 105 ft. |
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2014 Volvo S60 | 5.5 - 7.1 sec | 14.1 - 15.3 sec | 114 - 128 ft. |
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2014 Audi A6 | 5.5 - 5.6 sec | 13.8 - 14 sec | 111 ft. |
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2014 Lexus IS F | 4.7 sec | 12.9 sec | 112 ft. |
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2013 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 109 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 109 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 109 ft. |
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2013 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2013 Lexus IS F | 4.7 sec | 12.9 sec | 112 ft. |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 | 4.3 sec | 12.5 sec | 108 ft. |
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2013 Audi S4 | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 109 ft. |
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2013 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.6 sec | 13.1 sec | 104 ft. |
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2012 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 157 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 157 ft. |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | - |
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Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | - |
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2012 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 | 4.5 sec | 12.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2012 BMW 5 Series | 5.3 - 5.9 sec | 14 - 14.5 sec | - | 110 ft. |
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2012 Audi S4 | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2012 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.2 sec | 12.5 sec | 148 ft. | 104 ft. |
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2012 Lexus IS F | 4.5 sec | 12.9 sec | - | - |
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2011 Audi S4 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM) | 4.4 sec | 13 sec | 157 ft. |
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Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M) | 4.4 sec | 12.9 sec | 157 ft. |
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2011 Audi S4 vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2011 BMW M3 | 4.8 sec | 13.3 sec | - | 100 ft. |
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2011 Lexus IS F | 4.7 sec | 13.1 sec | - | - |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 | 4.5 sec | 12.7 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2011 Audi S4 | 4.4 sec | 12.9 - 13 sec | 157 ft. | - |
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2011 Cadillac CTS-V | 4.6 sec | 13.1 sec | - | 104 ft. |
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