belfast22

The specs outlined on this sight (PDF of 2005 vs 2007 S4 sedans) has two interesting discrepencies.

1. The curb weight balance of the automatic sean in a 2007 is 60/40 vs 53/47 for the manual and all other manual and auto versions in all other years. Is this a mistake or does this year have a different weight balance? Or is the 60/40 correct and it is incorrect in all other years?

2. The fuel economy numbers are 15/23 for the auto in all models post 2005. For 2005 they are 18/24. Is this correct and if so, why are they higher in 2005. Same engine and transmission I believe. Different gearing?

I am looking seriously at buying an S4 - trading in my 2004 330i (I live in a snowy climate) Can anyone recommend either the manual or tipronic. I would normally go with the manual, except I spend a lot of time in traffic. Plus the potential of increased fuel consuption appeals to me. I will prababaly go with an auto umless someone can give me a reason not to.

Thanks

Schlampenschlepper

1. 60/40 split starting 2006 in manual only. I think 2007 forward they are all 60/40. I could be wrong on the 2007 forward item.

2. EPA readjusted how they calculate fuel mileage in 2006. That is why the numbers are different.

5timeaudiowner

Belfast asked about weight distribution, not quattro torque split distribution which is applicable to the manual only as you stated.