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The 2016 Audi S4 offers a strong supercharged V6 engine coupled with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-Speed S-Tronic gearbox exclusive to the S4 outputting impressive power and great driving capabilities.
The 2016 Audi S4 offers a strong supercharged V6 engine coupled with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-Speed S-Tronic gearbox exclusive to the S4 outputting impressive power and great driving capabilities. The S4 Sedan comes in two trims, starting at $49,200 for the Premium Plus trim and the more feature laden Prestige trim starts at $55,100. Let’s explore the drivability and other factors of the new Audi S4 and see if it justifies the ‘S’ tag. This Audi primarily competes with the BMW 340i xDrive Sedan and the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 450.
The 2016 Audi S4 Sedan’s Prestige trim would be the best option to go for as it is not drastically more expensive than the base variant. It also comes with some innovative extra features including MMI navigation plus with a voice control system, Audi connect with a six-month trial subscription, color driver information system, Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 14 speakers and 505 watts, to name a few.
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The 2016 Audi S4 offers a strong supercharged V6 engine coupled with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-Speed S-Tronic gearbox exclusive to the S4 outputting impressive power and great driving capabilities.
The 2016 Audi S4 offers a strong supercharged V6 engine coupled with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-Speed S-Tronic gearbox exclusive to the S4 outputting impressive power and great driving capabilities. The S4 Sedan comes in two trims, starting at $49,200 for the Premium Plus trim and the more feature laden Prestige trim starts at $55,100. Let’s explore the drivability and other factors of the new Audi S4 and see if it justifies the ‘S’ tag. This Audi primarily competes with the BMW 340i xDrive Sedan and the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 450.
The Audi S4 Sedan comes in two trims; starting at $49,200 for the Premium Plus trim, while the high-end Prestige trim starts at $55,100. It comes with a Supercharged 3.0L V6 engine outputting 333 hp of maximum power and 325 lb-ft of maximum torque. The S4 Sedan comes equipped with a plethora of features, including 18" 5-parallel-spoke S design Silver-finish wheels with 245/40 summer performance tires, S model quad exhaust outlets, aluminum-optic Singleframe grille, front/rear twin blades and exterior side mirror housings, body-colored door side sill blades and integrated rear spoiler, three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom sport steering wheel, and much more as standard.
Trim |
Premium Plus |
Prestige |
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MSRP |
$49,200 (Manual) $50,200 (Automatic) |
$55,100 (Manual) $56,100 (Automatic) |
Features |
18" 5-parallel-spoke S design Silver-finish wheels with 245/40 summer performance tires |
MMI navigation plus with voice control system |
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S model quad exhaust outlets |
Audi connect with a six-month trial subscription |
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Aluminum-optic Singleframe grille |
Color driver information system |
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Front/rear twin blades and exterior side mirror housings |
Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 14 speakers and 505 watts |
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Body-colored door side sill blades and integrated rear spoiler |
SiriusXM Traffic with a four-year subscription |
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Three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom sport steering wheel |
Bluetooth streaming audio for compatible devices |
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Shift paddles (automatic transmission) |
Parking system with a rearview camera (rear acoustic sensors |
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Brushed Aluminum decorative inlays |
Adaptive xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running light technology |
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Black cloth headliner |
Cornering lights — static |
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Leather/Alcantara seating surfaces — S4-embossed |
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Twelve-way power front S sport-contoured seats, including four-way power lumbar adjustment |
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Optional Adaptive damping suspension |
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The 2016 Audi S4 Sedan’s Prestige trim would be the best option to go for as it is not drastically more expensive than the base variant. It also comes with some innovative extra features including MMI navigation plus with a voice control system, Audi connect with a six-month trial subscription, color driver information system, Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 14 speakers and 505 watts, to name a few.
The 2016 Audi S4 Sedan comes equipped with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that puts out a maximum power of 333 hp and a maximum torque of 325 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels either through a six-speed manual or seven-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission.
The S4 Sedan reaches 60mph in 4.9 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 12.2 seconds, which are impressive numbers. The base price of the S4 Sedan is $49,200.
Model |
2016 Audi S4 Premium Plus S-Tronic |
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan |
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 450 |
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MSRP |
$50,200 |
$47,800 |
$50,800 |
Engine |
3.0 L V6 |
3.0 L Inline-6 |
3.0 L V6 |
Drivetrain |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
Transmission |
7-speed automated manual |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
7-speed shiftable automatic |
Power |
333 hp @ 5500 rpm |
320 hp @ 5500 rpm |
362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Torque |
325 ft-lbs. @ 2900 rpm |
330 ft-lbs. @ 1380 rpm |
383 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm |
0-60 mph (seconds) |
4.9 |
5.1 |
4.4 |
Quarter-mile (mph) |
12.2 |
13.6 |
13 |
Top Speed (mph) |
155 |
130 |
155 |
In comparison, the AMG C 450 is the most powerful of the lot, with a 3.0 L V6 under its hood putting out 362 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes is also the fastest to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The Audi comes in at second place with power outputs of 333 hp and 325 lb-ft and taking 4.9 and a better 12.2 seconds to reach 60mph and cross the quarter-mile, respectively. The BMW 340i xDrive produces 320 hp and 330 lb-ft and takes 5.1 seconds to reach 60mph and 13.6 seconds to cross the quarter-mile.
The 2016 Audi S4 Sedan delivers a fuel-efficiency of 18 mpg in the city, 28 on the highway, and 21 mpg of combined fuel economy. The S4 Sedan gets a 16.1-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 290 miles in the city, 451 on the highway, and a combined range of 338 miles. The efficiency figures are a bit lower than other performance-oriented vehicles in the segment.
Model |
2016 Audi S4 Premium Plus S-Tronic |
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan |
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 450 |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
18 |
22 |
21 |
MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
28 |
33 |
29 |
MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
21 |
26 |
24 |
Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
16.1 |
15.8 |
18.0 |
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
290/451/338 |
348/521/410 |
378/522/432 |
The BMW delivers the best combined fuel efficiency of 26 mpg, followed by the Mercedes delivering a combined efficiency of 24 mpg. The Mercedes has the biggest fuel capacity of 18 gallons, followed by the Audi with a 16.1-gallon tank and the BMW with 15.8 gallons of fuel capacity. The Benz also delivers the best-combined range of 432 miles, followed by the BMW and the Audi providing 410 and 338 miles of range, respectively.
The S4 Sedan provides good space and comfort in the both front and rear row. The S4 has a more luxurious cabin compared to the normal A4, with sports seats as standard as well as a flat-bottom steering wheel. The materials and elements used on the inside of the cabin are of top-notch quality and feel premium and upscale.
The interior features high-quality materials like Alcantara and brushed aluminum trims crafted into an upgraded A4 cabin. Seats are extremely comfortable both for the driver and passengers and long trips would be a breeze in the S4.Â
Model |
2016 Audi S4 Premium Plus S-Tronic |
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan |
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 450 |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.0/55.5/41.3 |
N/A/55.1/42.0 |
37.1/N/A/41.7 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.5/54.3/35.2 |
N/A/55.1/35.1 |
37.1/N/A/35.2 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
12.0 |
13.0 |
12.6 |
The interior space is very similar in all three cars as they provide head, shoulder, and leg rooms in both rows in a very similar quantity. All of the cars feature a very premium interior of great quality. When it comes to cargo capacity, the BMW 340i xDrive has the most of 13.0 cu-ft, followed by the Mercedes with 12.6 and the Audi with 12 cu-ft of cargo area, respectively. Major interior features include-
The 2016 Audi S4 features a 7-inch infotainment unit. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with SiriusXM satellite radio with a 4-year subscription. The touchscreen interface is not very intuitive and can be confusing sometimes.
As for audio, there is a 14 speaker premium audio system from Bang & Olufsen fitted inside the S4 Sedan as standard outputting a maximum of 505w. The audio system sounds phenomenal as expected. Few key infotainment features include-
The S4 Sedan looks like a more expensive version of the A4 with very subtle changes differentiating it from the normal. The S4 further features 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires while 19-inch sport wheels are optional.
The front end features Audi’s signature Singleframe grille that looks beautiful coupled with the adaptive xenon headlamps. The S4 Sedan weighs 3,869 lbs, which is a bit hefty.
Model |
2016 Audi S4 Premium Plus S-Tronic |
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan |
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 450 |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3869 |
3720 |
3727 |
Length (in.) |
185.7 |
182.4 |
185.0 |
Width (in.) |
71.9 |
71.3 |
71.3 |
Height (in.) |
55.4 |
56.5 |
56.8 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
5.03 |
5.7 |
7.1 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
110.7 |
110.6 |
111.8 |
Again, just like the interior, when it comes to size also, the three of them are very similar. The Audi is the heaviest weighing 3,869 lbs, followed by the Merc that weighs 3,727 lbs, while the BMW is the lightest weighing 3,720 lbs. The Mercedes has the best ground clearance of 7.1 inches, while the BMW and the Audi have a lower 5.7 and 5.03 inches of clearance, respectively. Major standout exterior highlights include-
The Audi S4 comes equipped with many standard safety features, including 4-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front thorax side airbags, and side guard head curtain airbags to ensure the safety of the occupants. The Audi S4 stops from 60 mph at a distance of 106 ft, which is a very impressive distance with the stock summer tires equipped. The 2016 S4 has not been crash-tested or rated by IIHS, but NHTSA has given it a very impressive 5 stars under almost all safety criteria ensuring safety inside. Major safety features include-
The 2016 Audi S4 is a blend of performance and luxury in a very subtle and stealth package. It doesn’t scream out loud that it is a performance-oriented vehicle in any way, but for the keen eyes, it is evidently a special car. The Audi S4 would be a great option to consider for someone who wants great ride quality along with the extra punch and superb handling.