Verdict
B
BHP
261 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$13,000
Strengths
- First modern S4
- Avant estate
- 2.7T biturbo soundtrack
Weaknesses
- Turbo seal failures
- Heavy thirst
- Cabin tiny
Notable tech
- B5 platform (A4 sibling)
- 2.7T biturbo V6 (Cosworth-built)
- Saloon and Avant bodies
- Quattro Torsen
- 6-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic
Common issues
- Turbo seal failures
- Carbon build-up
- Cabin shows age
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.7T biturbo quattro Saloon
BHP261
Torque400 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
2.7T biturbo quattro Avant
BHP261
Torque400 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT