Car and Driver clocked the 2018 (B9) S4 at 4.2 sec to 60 and 0.99 lateral g. That's more than fast enough for the street. My 2018 S4 has gone 62,000 miles with no unscheduled maintenance. It's the daily and spends a lot of time on the highway resulting in a lifetime average of 30 mpg, though it will drop to the high teens with spirited driving. I don't mind the Audi handling. Just trail brake in deep to keep weigh on the font, get the turn done quickly, and power out. The torque vectoring diff does a good job of shoving the back end just enough. I love this car.

@goynwa7110

Ай бұрын

Don’t you love the b9 steering wheel instead of this one?

@tv321123

11 күн бұрын

Dose yours have the sport differential? I picked up a B9.5 S4 last week and owned a B8 S4 a decade ago that I love. I was ready to accept the Audi handling again as a slight trade off from my BMW/Lexus. But I'm amazed at what this sport differential is doing. Even 45 min ago, I was taking a sharp right to get on a highway on ramp, and I felt it rotate the back end right around. I'm still taking it easy as it's a new car to me, But my cornering speeds are higher without even trying on a nice backroad.

$1,000 ecu tune gives you an extra 75hp and 100tq. worth every penny😊

@alecrosenberg5393

Ай бұрын

Best part of the car.

I have a 2022 S4 in Tango red. I shopped the BMW and MB…the BMW has the better engine, but in every other way, I preferred the Audi. I love the fit and finish, performance, and that I don’t see another one on every street corner. Also, I have witnessed people walking past brand new BMWs, and much more expensive EVs, to say the love my car.

The “old” looking interior is precisely what I love about this car!

That’s why Bolt (estonian taxi & rental company) have audis rather then bmw and merc since you can just get in, set what you need easily, hassle free and drive off while you can control the car without fiddling in some screen.

I cannot stress how much I appreciate the objective truth in this review. My single word to explain a vehicle like this and why we love them so much: "Stately" - dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance. I'm not against EVs but I don't agree with mandates that take the option to purchase these stately vehicles. I don't need a bunch of HP, no tech saturated interior, just a great package. It's why I am currently saving up for my dream car: Cadillac CT5-V series.

Given what the new 7 series and 5 series looks like, I appreciate Audi’s more conservative approach.

Interesting take! I'd love to see your thoughts on this vs the TLX Type S.

Its not bad. As a true Audi fan i still would take a B7 or B5 RS4 i hate in America we dont get Avants

Love my 2020 S4 SO MUCH!!!!!!

My dad's had his S5 Sportback since May 2023. It's awesome.

@Sikh1.5Accord

2 ай бұрын

Hey I’m thinking of buying a s5 coupe version how’s handling and comfort of the sport back

@snakeeyes9246

2 ай бұрын

@@Sikh1.5Accord I haven't had a chance to send it around corners yet, but he says it is perfectly balanced through the corners. For reference, the tires he's on are Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4's, 265/30 R20.

@mordredm980

Ай бұрын

⁠@@Sikh1.5AccordI used to have a RS5 coupe and my friend has a s5 Sport back. The handling is good, a little bit understeering but overall stable and balanced. Comfort is very good even on the RS5

@davethedogdude

Ай бұрын

@@Sikh1.5AccordSportback actually has a bit better front/rear weight balance due to the longer wheel base + extra rear weight from the hatch. Comfort is also slightly better due to the longer wheel base. It's all minor though. What will make the biggest difference is getting one with the sport diff and adaptive suspension (in NA market that is S-Sport package, but other markets they are individual options I think). Those are the things I would not buy one without personally.

Thanks for the review. Honestly surprised Audi lent you a current generation S4, given the new one is probably a year or so away!

I find it kind of strange that you're comparing this car to 2 series (179") with this Audi S4 being 188" long, instead of 3 (340i) series, which is 2 inches shorter

@DailyMotor

Ай бұрын

Mmm, fair enough, not sure why the 2 series came to mind

@dariusslay279

Ай бұрын

Because the 3 series is 10 times better than the a4 and s4.

Great review. I just bought a ‘24 S5 Sportback and it has been perfect for the type of daily driving I do. Comfortable when I want it to be and fun when I want it to be. The fact that the design has been around for a while was a big draw since it has enough tech to do what I need it to do, but still simple to operate with great feeling buttons. Touchscreens are great for a phone, but not as great when driving. I traded in my ‘18 M2 which was a fantastic car, but very different as a daily.

Great review! My 2 cents on the auto upshift on redlining in Manual mode - Audi, as a car designed to be used on the public road and not explicitly intended for track usage, targets optimal performance on the road in everyday driving. Meaning if you need to a REALLY aggresive overtake in the SHORTEST possible distance then the last thing you want is to redline and bog down. For me the auto upshift in M is a great feature! Would be best to have a config to enable/disable it though

@mcytc

Ай бұрын

Also regarding the auto downshift, I find that manually downshifting when coming to a stop can result in a clunky experience - best to just leave it to the car. I don't mind the auto downshifting as much as I do auto upshifting. Both are probably done to protect the engine.

@Jmarzx

Ай бұрын

@@mcytcthis is veryy truee but also u have to learn to rev match well because even in VW when you dont hard down shift u can always manually shift and ifs smooth

You can't get ventilated seats when you choose the cross-stitching, only heated.

Hopefully the B10 comes around sometime soon, this B9 generation has been around since 2015 in Europe

I would miss the flat bottom steering wheel

@devonforsure260

Ай бұрын

Still have one in my S3 . I'd be considering a s5 sportback in the near future or if they ever bring an rs3 hatch here

@MJLU280

Ай бұрын

Yes I def miss that I have a ‘24 S4 Still think the B8.5 was the best.

Would much prefer the M340i

I would need a 6MT😎

Charlie, One hears so little about Audi these days.

@DailyMotor

Ай бұрын

Bit of a shame because they're still good cars, they just aren't pushing the envelope at the same pace as BMW or MB

Just wait a year or two and save 20k off that crazy price lol

@isimonsez

Ай бұрын

It won’t drop 20k in a yr or 2 unless the previous owner put 40,000 miles on it in two years. Stick to a main stream make if you’re clipping coupons

@gregs8685

Ай бұрын

Yes it will drop $20k (30%) in 2 years. I would never drop $70k on an S4. If my budget was $70k I’d get a lightly used RS5. If I wanted an S4 I’d also get a lightly used one for way less.

shame it's a diesel in europe, all though it's acceptable because 340hp for a mid size diesel sedan is pretty good to choose as an option. However the S6 with only 340hp where as it had a 450hp v8 before.. that's a disaster

Foothill Ranch?😂

Would you rather this or a BMW M340i

@DailyMotor

Ай бұрын

M340i, not sure why I blanked on the 3 series

@JRB41

Ай бұрын

@@DailyMotor Ok, so do you think I should go for the M340i over the S4?

@DailyMotor

Ай бұрын

Yes@@JRB41

@divides_by_zero

Ай бұрын

Go with the M340i if you like touch screens and prioritize all out performance. Go S4 if you prefer physical buttons and knobs, and you like a nice balance of luxury and sport.

This is comparable to the M340. Not the 2 series. S4 is a great car.

@kagisomogoshane5094

29 күн бұрын

And the Mercedes C43

i'm the right and sort of person, :)

I own one and it does everything right. Also owned a BMW M340 xdrive and I also thought that did everything right. Audi rides better. BMW is quicker.

@embiggens1

Ай бұрын

Ohlins coilovers fixed that on my M340i. Rides sublime. Can't go wrong either way though, they're both great cars.

I love having to go through 3 menus to shut off start stop in modern BMWs. It’s great fun. Oh also forgot the no buttons for climate control!!! Yay technology

Honestly like the S3 better.

Nice car but $68k is just silly for an S4. I’d buy a lightly used CPO RS5 for $60k…

Imagine if audi made this with a zf 8 speed, an inline engine behind the front axle, and rwd 🤤

@embiggens1

Ай бұрын

Pretty sure it is a ZF8, but otherwise I see what you did there.

B58>>>

I think the only place I think the interior needs updated is the material. All the upper dashboard and door are really cheap looking plastic, some leatherette and stitching could be nice. But the tactile feeling in all of the controls are unmatched by any brands in the price range.

Test drove this in '18 when it came out, was pretty underwhelmed