Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 29 recorded runs

Audi S4 0–60 Times

The Audi S4 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 29 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Audi S4 is the 2020 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Audi S4 is the 1992 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan, which took 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Audi S4 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.06 seconds The average quarter mile time is 13.62 seconds at 103.17 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2020 Prestige Quattro Sedan
Average 0–60 5.06sec Across 29 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.62sec @ 103.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.3sec 1992 Quattro Sedan
2024 Audi S4

Across 29 verified runs, the Audi S4 ranges from 4.2 to 6.3 seconds 0–60, with a 5.06-second average.

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Tests by model year

29 tests · 13 years

2024

Audi S4 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#13
2024 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 106.1 mph
0–60 mph 4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.30 sec
Trap Speed 106.1 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #13 of 29
2024 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2021

Audi S4 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2021 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.80 sec
Trap Speed 108.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 20 C / 28 H / 20.8 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #4 of 29
2021 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2020

Audi S4 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2020 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.80 sec
Trap Speed 108.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 20 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 29
2020 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#02
2020 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.80 sec
Trap Speed 107.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 20 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #2 of 29
2020 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2018

Audi S4 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2018 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan (S Sport)
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 107.5 mph
0–60 mph 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.80 sec
Trap Speed 107.5 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 21 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 29
2018 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan (S Sport)
#05
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan (S Sport)
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.80 sec
Trap Speed 109.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 21 C / 30 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #5 of 29
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan (S Sport)

2013

Audi S4 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.55 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#06
2013 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 105.6 mph
0–60 mph 4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec
Trap Speed 105.6 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 7A
MPG EPA 18 C / 28 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #6 of 29
2013 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#10
2013 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.20 sec
Trap Speed 106.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 7A
MPG EPA 18 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #10 of 29
2013 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2011

Audi S4 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2011 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.8 mph
0–60 mph 4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec
Trap Speed 108.8 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H / 18.4 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #7 of 29
2011 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2010

Audi S4 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.64 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.10 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#08
2010 Audi S4 Stasis Challenge Edition Sedan
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.9 mph
0–60 mph 4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec
Trap Speed 108.9 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #8 of 29
2010 Audi S4 Stasis Challenge Edition Sedan
#09
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.6 mph
0–60 mph 4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec
Trap Speed 108.6 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H / 14.4 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #9 of 29
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#11
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.10 sec
Trap Speed 109.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H / 19.4 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #11 of 29
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#12
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 106.8 mph
0–60 mph 4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.20 sec
Trap Speed 106.8 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #12 of 29
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
#14
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec
Trap Speed 106.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 18 C / 27 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #14 of 29
2010 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan

2005

Audi S4 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#17
2005 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 102.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #17 of 29
2005 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#23
2005 Audi S4 Avant Quattro
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 99.7 mph
0–60 mph 5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.10 sec
Trap Speed 99.7 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 12.2 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Wagon
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #23 of 29
2005 Audi S4 Avant Quattro

2004

Audi S4 · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.48 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.05 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#15
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.44s ¼ mi @ 105.1 mph
0–60 mph 4.99 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.44 sec
Trap Speed 105.1 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #15 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#16
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 103.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #16 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#18
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 101.2 mph
0–60 mph 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 101.2 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 13.9 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #18 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#19
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 100.5 mph
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.60 sec
Trap Speed 100.5 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 16.3 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #19 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#24
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.20 sec
Trap Speed 99.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #24 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#25
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Cabriolet
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.30 sec
Trap Speed 98.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Convertible
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #25 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Cabriolet
#27
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Cabriolet
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph 6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.30 sec
Trap Speed 99.0 mph
Engine 4.2L V8
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 13 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Convertible
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #27 of 29
2004 Audi S4 Quattro Cabriolet

2002

Audi S4 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#20
2002 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.20 sec
Trap Speed 97.0 mph
Engine 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #20 of 29
2002 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan

2001

Audi S4 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#26
2001 Audi S4 Avant Quattro
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.50 sec
Trap Speed 97.0 mph
Engine 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Wagon
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #26 of 29
2001 Audi S4 Avant Quattro

2000

Audi S4 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.55 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#21
2000 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 98.3 mph
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.10 sec
Trap Speed 98.3 mph
Engine 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #21 of 29
2000 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#22
2000 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph 5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.20 sec
Trap Speed 98.0 mph
Engine 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #22 of 29
2000 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan

1992

Audi S4 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#28
1992 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec
Trap Speed 94.0 mph
Engine 2.2L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #28 of 29
1992 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
#29
1992 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 2.2L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #29 of 29
1992 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan
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Performance distribution

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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Audi S4 on record is the 2020 Audi S4 Prestige Quattro Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.80 seconds at 108.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Audi S4 is the 1992 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan, which takes 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 29 verified runs, a Audi S4 reaches 60 mph in 5.06 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.62 seconds at roughly 103.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 13 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Audi S4 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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