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Audi S4 B8

Headline trim: 3.0 TFSI supercharged Saloon — 328 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
328 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$28,000

Strengths

  • 3.0 TFSI supercharged broader powerband
  • S-Tronic 7DCT
  • Saloon and Avant bodies

Weaknesses

  • Snout bearing failures
  • Carbon build-up
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • MLB platform (A4 B8 sibling)
  • 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6
  • Quattro Torsen
  • 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-Tronic
  • Saloon and Avant bodies

Common issues

  • Supercharger snout bearing
  • Carbon build-up
  • S-Tronic mechatronic

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across B8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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3.0 TFSI supercharged Saloon
BHP328
Torque440 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
3.0 TFSI supercharged Avant
BHP328
Torque440 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG