Audi S4 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.

The Audi S4 isn’t particularly exciting for a sports sedan, but its understated approach to high performance will appeal to those drivers looking for a stealth performance car. A sportier version of the regular Audi A4, the S4’s turbocharged mill has six cylinders instead of four and produces a hefty 349 horsepower, though its muted soundtrack will appease some and discourage others.

Sedan Audi S4

While the Audi isn’t as quick as the BMW M3 GTS or Mercedes-AMG C43 sedan, its nimble eight-speed automatic and standard Quattro all-wheel drive provide brisk acceleration. The S4 moves seamlessly from peaceful to playful, but its handling is more entertaining than charming. While it’s not particularly spacious, its interior is exquisitely appointed and its trunk is capacious. The Audi S4 is a restrained, subtly sporty alternative for a mature audience.

What’s new ?

For , the S4 receives the smallest of updates. The sporty sedan now comes standard with carbon fiber-like interior accents instead of brushed aluminum.
While the S4 comes with a powerful one-size-fits-all drivetrain, we’d pay the extra coin to move up from the base Premium model to the Premium Plus, which offers a longer list of standard features as well as other options not available. The latter includes the Black Optik package with its blacked-out exterior details and dark 19-inch wheels on summer performance tires. Likewise, the S Sport package (red brake calipers, sport-tuned adaptive dampers, and torque-vectoring rear differential) is unlocked starting at Premium Plus. We’d pick either of these option packages, along with the richer Nappa leather upholstery, to enhance both the sedan’s performance attributes and luxury quotient.

Engine, transmission and performance

All S4s come with a 349-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that’s synced to an eight-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. While the version we tested was quicker than most rivals, engine response and exhaust note—both extremely important qualities in a sport sedan—were less visceral than expected. Despite its muted engine character and lack of a manual transmission, the V-6 delivered significant thrust when needed, switching seamlessly between relaxed and responsive. Also impressive was its automatic transmission, which responded so sensitively that we found the desire to shift gears ourselves was virtually eliminated; well, almost. Looking at the numbers, the S4 ranks above most rivals in performance. Still, the experience lacks the emotion and sharp handling of top rivals. Its chassis is its greatest strength, with tightly controlled body movements and compliant damping that make it equal parts sports sedan and luxury sedan. The S4 is very precise and easy to control; its accurate steering, excellent cornering stability and tenacious grip on the tarmac boosted our confidence in torpedoing ramps – but it was also quiet around town. Although the brakes were hugely responsive, they were sensitive at city speeds. The erratic feedback also interrupted the fun on twistier sections of road, where the brake pedal could feel too soft.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The S4 sedan is expected to earn 20 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. Once we test it on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, part of our extensive testing program, we’ll be able to evaluate its real-world mpg. For more information on the S4’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Audi is a benchmark for interior quality, and the S4 is further proof of that. Each cabin is filled with wonderful materials and standard features like diamond-stitched sport seats with massage functionality. Along with impeccable fit and finish, the interior is racy and luxurious. The flat-bottomed steering wheel, simple controls and highly adjustable seat provide an exceptional driving position. However, we found that front seat comfort was compromised by overly stiff cushions. The S4 had the quietest interior in our test, which also contributed to its quiet demeanor—for better or for worse. Despite a 13-cubic-foot trunk, tied with the C43 sedan as the smallest in its class, the S4 held an impressive number of carry-on items. While interior fit is average, the sedan can store a variety of loose items and personal belongings, provided they aren’t too large. Compared to the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400, the Audi is a significantly better travel companion. We just wish the S4’s back seat was bigger and the front passenger compartment more spacious.

Infotainment and connectivity

Audi equips every S4 with a 10.1-inch center infotainment screen and numerous infotainment options. In addition to standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, the MMI system we tested responded quickly to commands and had user-friendly controls. While it’s within the driver’s line of sight, certain areas of the display require leaning forward to reach. Unfortunately, the S4 no longer has a rotary dial on the center console, which made the system easier to operate.

Safety and driver assistance functions

The sport sedan includes several standard driver-assist features, but other options such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist are only offered on the more expensive Prestige model. For more information on the S4’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
• Available blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert
• Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and maintenance coverage

Aside from the short free scheduled maintenance, the S4 comes with a standard warranty that’s in line with most competitors.

Price Audi S4

The new Audi S4 is offered in Europe at a price of 64.25 thousand euros, for which the buyer receives:

• R18 alloy wheels;
• aerodynamic body kit;
• LED head optics and side lights;
• fog lights;
• Multifunction steering wheel with cut-off rim;
• virtual dashboard;
• an information and media center with an 8.3-inch capacitive display;
• projection display;
• Two-zone “climate”;
• adaptive cruise control;
• Interior leather and Alcantara;
• decorative inserts made of aluminum and carbon;
• Sports chairs with integrated headrests and electrically adjustable;
• Metal pedals and sills;
• LED interior lighting;
• electrically adjustable, heated exterior mirrors with automatic folding function;
• first-class acoustics;
• electric trunk opening system;
• Airbags in a circle;
• a wide range of modern electronic assistants and much more.