If you're looking to get the best of both worlds
when it comes to Audi's new A4 range, and can stretch your budget, purchasing
the 2018 S4 model makes a lot of sense.
The S4 isn't just a "higher performing A4, it's
a better one." The S4 offers the best luxury & sportiness combo out of
all its rivals, which include the BMW 340i and the Mercedes-AMG C43.
The S4 is quicker, more
aggressive, and can be driven harder. It also feels very forgiving if you're
the type of driver who wants to be very carefully initiated into the world of
sporty sedans.
US buyers can purchase the 2018 Audi S4 from US$ 50,900, plus a US$ 975 destination fee. This means that Audi have managed to
undercut Mercedes and their C43 model by US$ 1,100. Compared to the Merc, the S4
is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.2 seconds (4.7 vs 4.9) and a bit more fuel
efficient.
Powering the 2018 S4 is a 3.0-liter TFSI V6 unit,
good for 354 PS and 500 Nm of torque. But if that engine alone,
together with its standard features, aren't enough, buyers can also swing for
the optional Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, dual pane acoustic glass for
the front side windows, the Audi Virtual Cockpit system or adaptive cruise
control with stop & go and traffic jam assist.
