Audi S5 vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi S5 · Audi A4
- Length182.7 in
- Height53.9 in – 54.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,858 lb – 4,310 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Audi A4 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S5 is 3.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (54.1 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 530 lb heavier (4,084 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 530 lb heavier (4,084 lb vs 3,555 lb)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.1 in taller (54.1 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: Audi S5 is 3.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 186.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S5 — Audi S5 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Audi S5 · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S5 — Based on length × width (Audi S5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S5 | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 186.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 6.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,084 lb | 3,555 lb | 530 lb |
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