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2011 Audi S4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For some time Audi (and every other automaker producing performance machinery) has been chasing BMW and its iconic M3 sports sedan. Over the years the boys and girls from Ingolstadt have outfitted their S4 model with a bewildering array of engines (everything from a turbo V6 to an aspirated V8) in their effort to match the M3’s incredible level of performance. For 2011 Audi’s S4 comes closer than ever to eclipsing BMW’s best, courtesy of a supercharged V6 motor and some trick drivetrain bits.
The S4 is a breathed-on version of Audi’s stalwart A4 sedan. A clean-sheet redesign last year added 8 inches to the platform’s wheelbase, making the S4 among the roomiest executive expresses on the market. Also new was the aforementioned blown V6, a 3.0-liter, direct-injection unit that uses a Roots-type supercharger to produce 333 hp and 325 lb/ft of torque. While these numbers are impressive, they fall short of the 414 hp produced by the M3’s 4.0-liter V8. The newly enlarged S4 also weighs in at two tons, about 300 pounds more than the svelte M3. Yet despite the power deficit and weight penalty, the latest S4 manages to out-BMW BMW, providing a superbly integrated, polished driving experience that flatters even the most ham-fisted pilot.
Despite giving up a full liter of displacement (and nearly 100 hp) to the M3, the 2011 S4 storms to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, just six-tenths slower than the Bimmer. Part of the credit for such ferocious acceleration belongs to the Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. The Quattro hardware (and its now familiar TORSEN center differential) combines with sticky Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires to launch the S4 out of the blocks in a manner reminiscent of an F/A-18 being catapulted off the deck of the Nimitz. Shifting duties are handled by either a traditional six-speed manual or a novel dual-clutch "S-tronic" transmission with seven cogs. The new stick finally matches the Swiss-watch precision of BMW gearboxes, while the robotized seven-speed unit swaps gears with astonishing speed.
Of particular note is Audi’s new sport rear differential. This so-called "active" unit can vary torque side-to-side at the rear of the car, allowing the S4 to attack corners with boundless enthusiasm. The nifty rear end (an $1,100 option that should be considered mandatory) banishes any trace of understeer, always an issue in older, nose-heavy S4s. The S4’s four-wheel multilink suspension also benefits from optional Audi Drive Select adjustability, whereby the driver can vary damping rates and steering effort to suit his or her mood. Speaking of steering, the 2011 S4’s rack is among the best in its class, delivering plenty of feedback and perfect weighting.
In the hands of a professional driver, the M3 will almost certainly edge out the S4. Its finely tuned rear-wheel-drive chassis has been honed by BMW’s wizardly engineers, and its punchy V8 engine positively snarls with power. While we’d all like to think of ourselves as Michael Schumacher, the truth is that anyone who doesn’t hold an SCCA National license will find it much easier to extract maximum performance from the S4. The combination of AWD and its whiz-bang chassis aids allow the S4 to grip the road with supernatural poise; it can make even the trickiest corners look easy.
The 2011 S4 also handily outclasses the M3 as a daily driver. Its long-wheelbase chassis translates into generous rear legroom and a smooth highway ride, while the classy interior (long a staple of Audi products) impresses with tight panel gaps and slick Alcantara suede upholstery. Audi’s MMI stereo and navigation interface requires some familiarization, but it’s a cinch compared to BMW’s indecipherable iDrive. The comfortable seats are aggressively bolstered and feature myriad adjustments plus standard heating. Taking the boss to lunch? The S4 will convince your higher-up you’re ready for the corner office, while the highly strung M3 might suggest you’ll quit the moment a chance to star in "Fast and Furious 3" pops up.
Audi offers two trim levels of the 2011 S4. The Premium Plus trim features high-intensity-discharge headlights, a 10-speaker stereo with SIRIUS satellite radio, and three-zone automatic climate control. The step-up Prestige trim sports 19-inch wheels (up from 18-inchers), along with GPS navigation and a megawatt Bang and Olufsen stereo. Both trims can be optioned up with the special rear end, the Drive Select adjustable suspension, and fragrant "silk" nappa leather. Standard safety features include front, front side, and curtain airbags plus electronic stability control, while rear side airbags and a blind-spot warning system are optional for both trim levels.
Pricing has not been announced, but expect the 2011 S4 to start around $45,000. While not exactly affordable the S4 undercuts a comparably equipped M3 by nearly ten grand, all while providing similar performance and superior accommodations. The M3 may remain the hardcore driver’s sentimental favorite, but those of us who don’t spend their weekends at the track will find the S4 an impressively well-rounded machine.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Audi S4
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by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2022
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by Gunnar G
Sep 17, 2020
dont buy. this car will only depreciate in valueSep 17, 2020
by Chad H
Dec 31, 2014
Love this car. Super fast, Super reliable and great style. This was my car and when I purchased the S6, my son started working on this car. It is so fast, faster than my M5 and faster than my S6. Dec 31, 2014
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by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2022
Fantastic automobile ya ya ya ya ya ya ya Jul 10, 2022
by Gunnar G
Sep 17, 2020
dont buy. this car will only depreciate in valueSep 17, 2020
by Chad H
Dec 31, 2014
Love this car. Super fast, Super reliable and great style. This was my car and when I purchased the S6, my son started working on this car. It is so fast, faster than my M5 and faster than my S6. Dec 31, 2014
by Eric G
Sep 12, 2014
Great car but pricey. Has great tech, great luxury and still has great performance. It is on the small side for family use but it works for my family.must have a warranty and maintenance plan because costs are expensive. Audi always has fantastic service but it should considering the costs.Sep 12, 2014
by Marc D
Jun 03, 2014
Acceleration very strong with supercharged V6. Handling superb, very composed. Quattro AWD system ensures all that power goes to the road, no spinning wheels, even when pulling out on a wet road while turning. Good size trunk, decent back seat for kids. 7 speed automated manual trans shifts faster than humanly possible.Jun 03, 2014
by Anonymous
Sep 26, 2012
The 2011 model year S4 is best all around vehicle. True to the Quattro nameplate this vehicle comes with full time all-wheel drive with a rear wheel bias split of 40-60. This setup gives the car massive amounts of traction. This car fits well in city roads and just as comfortable hitting the race track. I have driven to the track, raced all day, and drove straight home without any hiccups or worries at all. The S4 is also comfortable for long trips. The S4 fits right in traversing the elements on our way to go ski. Swapping in a set of winter tires and you would think this car was made to go off-roading. What sets the car apart is in addition to all abilities it is more than a civil car to live with on a day to day basis. The interior is built with precision and the car is not loud. The exterior design is classy without all the flares, scoops, and wings of other cars. If you want a car that does everything and everything well this entry level luxury sports sedan is a great option. Sep 26, 2012
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2011 Audi S4 Pricing
Original MSRP
$47,100 to $53,400Price range
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 505 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.68 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: front
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.5
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 15
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 505 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo net · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.88 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: front
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.5
Suspension
Damper Control: electronic · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 15
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse