Audi A4 vs Audi S5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Audi S5
- Length185.2 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Audi S5 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S5 is 2.9 in shorter (185.2 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 425 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 4,084 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 425 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 4,084 lb)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Audi S5 is 2.9 in shorter (185.2 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S5 — Audi S5 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Audi S5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Audi S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.2 in | 182.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 54.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 108.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 4,084 lb | 425 lb |
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