Audi S5 vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi S5 · Audi A4
- Length184.7 in – 187.1 in
- Height53.9 in – 54.5 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in – 111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,836 lb – 4,211 lb
- Width72.6 in – 72.7 in
- Audi A4 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S5 is 0.2 in shorter (185.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.0 in taller (54.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 574 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 574 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.0 in taller (54.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S5 — Audi S5 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Audi S5 · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S5 | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 186.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 54.2 in | 56.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,450 lb | 574 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.7 in – 187.1 in).
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