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Audi S4 B9

Headline trim: 3.0 TFSI turbo Saloon — 349 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
349 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$25,000-$53,000

Strengths

  • Twin-turbo V6 broad powerband
  • 8-speed Tiptronic smooth
  • Cabin step on

Weaknesses

  • No manual
  • UK switched to TDI mid-life
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform (A4 B9 sibling)
  • 3.0 TFSI turbo V6 then 3.0 TDI MHEV V6 in UK
  • Quattro Torsen
  • 8-speed Tiptronic only
  • Saloon and Avant bodies
  • Virtual Cockpit standard

Common issues

  • EA839 PCV diaphragm
  • 8AT mechatronic
  • MMI freezes pre-2020

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across B9's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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3.0 TFSI quattro Saloon (early)
BHP349
Torque500 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TFSI quattro Avant (early)
BHP349
Torque500 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TDI MHEV quattro (UK)
BHP348
Torque700 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT