Audi S4 Sedan vs Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Audi S4 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi S4 Sedan

The Audi S4 Sedan pairs strong V6 power and AWD traction with five-seat practicality, making it a confident choice for growing families and road trips. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient-for-its-class consumption, though cargo space and track-day performance aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

A powerful AWD premium A6 with 560 hp and a strong safety ranking, it pairs rapid acceleration with space for five and a 530-liter trunk for long trips. Expect higher fuel use and a price aimed at buyers who prioritize performance.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety560 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 63

City 47 / 24

Budget / value 55 / 33

Road trip 57 / 70

Performance 40 / 50

Cargo 26 / 29

Practical 44 / 41

Premium 53 / 72

Winter 66 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S4 Sedan · Orange = Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S4 Sedan Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi S4 Sedan

Strong V6 output (354 hp, 500 Nm) with 4.6 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 480 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 combined and good value in its segment
Sedan body and 480 L trunk limit cargo flexibility versus SUVs and wagons
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving despite its power
No third-row option; seats five only
Price around 53,000 may stretch tighter budgets

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

High-output V8 twin-turbo performance (560 hp, 700 Nm) with a quick 0–100 in 4.4 s
AWD traction boosts confidence on wet or winter roads
Seats five and offers a 530 L trunk for road trips and growing families
Strong safety ranking signal for its profile
Combined consumption of 10.1 leads to higher running costs
Less suited to stop-and-go city driving per usage signals
Conventional trunk limits flexibility for cargo-heavy use despite 530 L capacity
87,000 price may exceed budgets if you don’t need this level of power

Verdict

Pick Audi S4 Sedan if…

Best fuel economy

Audi S4 Sedan uses 7.4 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…

More power

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI puts out 560 hp vs 354 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi S4 Sedan

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Verdict

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