Audi A4 B9 8W, facelift 2018 50 TDI (286 Hp) quattro tiptronic
Audi A4:
The Audi A4 is a line of luxury compact executive cars produced from 1994 to 2025 by the German car manufacturer Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. The A4 has been built in five generations and is based on the Volkswagen Group B platform. The first generation A4 succeeded the Audi 80. The automaker's internal numbering treats the A4 as a continuation of the Audi 80 lineage, with the initial A4 designated as the B5-series, followed by the B6, B7, B8, and the B9.
The B8 and B9 versions of the A4 are built on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform shared with several models and brands across the Volkswagen Group. The Audi A4 automobile layout consists of a front-engine design, with transaxle-type transmissions mounted at the rear of the engine. The cars are front-wheel drive, or on some models, "quattro" all-wheel drive. The A4 is available as a sedan and station wagon. Historically, the second and third generations of the A4 also included a convertible version. For the B8 and B9 versions, the convertible, along with a new coupé and 5-door liftback variant, was spun-off by Audi into a new nameplate called the Audi A5....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B9 8W, facelift 2018 Overview:
Audi A4 (B9 8W, facelift 2018). With 620 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7 l/100km). With a weight of 1690 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (136 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.5 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 3.9 L/100 km.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Avant (B9 8W, facelift 2018): 2018 - 2019).
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | A4 |
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| Generation: | B9 8W, facelift 2018 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 50 TDI (286 Hp) quattro tiptronic |
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| Start of production: | 2019 |
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| End of production: | 2019 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
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| Power: | 286 Hp @ 3500-4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 96.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 620 Nm @ 2250-3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | DCPC More details about the engine DCPC |
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| Engine displacement: | 2967 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l |
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| Coolant: | 15.2 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 91.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 16:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.9-7.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.0-5.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 6.9-7.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 5.0-5.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 5.7-6.0 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.7-6.0 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6d - TEMP |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.9 kg/Hp, 169.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.7 kg/Nm, 366.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1690 |
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| Max. roof load: | 90 kg |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 960 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 l |
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| AdBlue tank: | 12 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4738 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1842 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1428 mm mm [7mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2820 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2022 mm |
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| Front track: | 1572 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 880 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1038 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | tiptronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/50 R17; 245/40 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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