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Detailed Look at the Audi A4 - Cost, Drive Select, Apple Car Play setup, Models & Lots More

Added: 01 October 2022

The Audi A4 and its predecessors have been in production now for over 40 years. It has been a rip-roaring success and the latest version of the A4 lays the foundations for many more decades of glory to come.

With sharpe defined lines, beautifully designed headlights which cover the distinctive front and rear of the car, along with Matrix LED headlights available - which automatically adjust to the road to avoid dazzling other road users. In addition, 3 zone climate control comes as standard, which allows the driver and passengers to set their own climate controls inside the cabin, you have a luxury highly reliable car on your hands.

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See the Audi A4 in action

What is Audi Drive Select?

Audi Drive Select allows you to set parameters of the car to change how it feels and handles on the road. Audi Drive Select comes in 5 main drive modes. This are:

  • Efficiency
  • Comfort
  • Auto
  • Dynamic
  • Individual

So what do each of the Audi Drive modes do?

Audi Drive Select Comfort Mode Explained

With the Comfort mode enabled the car softens the suspension, and the feel of the steering wheel, making the driving experience more enjoyable and in essence more comfortable as you don't feel every bump on the road.

Audi Drive Select Auto Mode Explained

With the Automatic mode the car can change the setting based on the inputs it is receiving. For instance if you require speed the car will react as if it is in Dynamic mode. If you are taking a leisurely drive then the car will react more as it is in comfort mode.

Audi Drive Select Dynamic Mode Explained

When it comes to the Dynamic mode, it gives you a more sporty feel when you are driving, as it stiffens up the suspension and steering wheel feel, which gives you a greater level of precision while you are driving, along with a higher torque.

Audi Drive Select Individual Mode Explained

With the Individual Drive Select mode you can customise a huge array of settings and choose how each one of them reacts by default. So for instance you can have one section of the car (say the Air Suspension) set to always use comfort mode, another setting of the car (say Adaptive Cruise Control) to always use Auto mode, and another setting (say Engine sound) to always use dynamic mode independently of the others if you desired. For instance some of the car features you can set varying drive modes for consist of:

  • Engine Suspension
  • Air Suspension
  • Steering
  • Sport Differential
  • Engine Sound
  • Adaptive Cruise Control

What is Audi's MMI

Audi's MMI touch responsive system is Audi's new infotainment system. This system can come with 2 seperate displays depending on your models - one underneath the other in the centre console. These can also vary in size depending on the model of Audi you buy also.

If you have the second screen installed this allows you to primarily change the climate controls of the car, and there are a lot of settings you can adapt.

The top screen allows you to change or connect:

  • Radio
  • Media
  • Phone
  • Navigation
  • Allowed phone apps
  • Vehicle modes
  • Settings
  • Help screen
  • and more

Audi A4's Advanced Technology Features

The Audi A4 comes packed full of technology from the interactive virtual cockpit, smartphone integration built in, to heads up displays, Matrix LED headlights, and the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Premium 3D Sound System to name a few.

Watch some of these features in more detail here:

Interactive Virtual Cockpit

With the Interactive Virtual Cockpit it allows you to place key information directly in your eye line

Smartphone Integration Built in

With the Audi MII infotainment system the A4 comes with a smartphone integration built in as standard.

Matrix LED Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights are some of the best headlights you can get on the market, as this intelligent headlight system can angle the beam automatically away from other drivers so it does not dazzle them, while keeping the road ahead of you illuminated..

Find out more about the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Premium 3D Sound System for the Audi A4

If you want premium music quality look no further when it comes to the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Premium 3D Sound System, which can come equipped with some models of the A4. See this more in action here:

Heads Up Display

With the Audi A4 can come an advanced heads up system which projects information into your field of view on the windscreen in front of you. This gives you key information such as your speed, to avoid you having to take your eyes off the read to see it.

Pictures of the Audi A4

Looking for images of the Audi A4, then this section is just for you.

Grey Audi A4 Avant parked in showroom

Audi A4 Interior

Grey Audi A4 Saloon parked in desert

Rear of Grey Audi A4 Saloon

How much is the Road Tax on an Audi A4?

At the time of writing you are looking at Road Tax on an Audi A4 being around £145 / year.

Are Audi A4's Fuel Efficient?

Yes, the Audi A4 can do around 42.2 MPG on traditional fuel engines.

Does the Audi A4 comes in a 3 door option?

No, the Audi A4 is only a 5 door car.

What Types of Audi A4's are there available?

The Audi A4 lineup comes available in the following classes:

  • Audi A4 Avant
  • Audi A4 Saloon
  • Audi A4 Allroad

Along with the following body styles they come in the following Trims:

  • Audi A4 Technik
  • Audi A4 Sport Edition
  • Audi A4 S Line
  • Audi A4 Black Edition

These trims main features include:

Audi A4 Technik

The Audi A4 Technik tends to be the base model which highlights the following features:

  • 17 Inch x 7.5J 10 Spoke Crystal design alloy wheels
  • Audi parking system plus with rear view camera
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • LED headlights and rear lights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch and Audi Virtual Cockpit

Audi A4 Sport Edition

The Audi A4 Sport Edition tends to include the features from the Technik; however, it also includes:

  • 18 Inch x 8.0J 10 Spoke Dynamic design alloy wheels
  • Black styling pack
  • Front sport seats in twin leather
  • LED interior lighting pack
  • Privacy glass
  • Sport front and rear bumpers and side skirts

Audi A4 S Line

The Audi A4 S Line tends to include the features from the Sport Edition; however, it also includes:

  • 19 Inch x 8.5J 5 Arm Torsio design alloy wheels
  • Front sport seats in leather / Dinamica with S embossed logo
  • LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators
  • S line exterior styling pack

Audi A4 Black Edition

The Audi A4 Black Edition tends to include the features from the S Line; however, it also includes:

  • 19 Inch x 8.5J diamond cut, 5 arm flag design alloy wheels in gloss anthracite black
  • Black styling pack with black Audi rings and model badging
  • Flat-bottomed high multi-function 3-spoke leather steering wheel
  • Inlays in piano black

Audi A4's Standard Features

The following features can tend to come as standard with the A4.

  • 3 spoke leather multifunction plus steering wheel with shift paddles on models with automatic transmission
  • Audi Connect Infotainment Services
  • Audi Connect Safety and Service
  • Audi Drive Select
  • Audi Parking System Plus
  • Audi Smartphone Interface
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Comfort Dynamic suspension
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • Hill hold assist
  • Inlays in Aluminium Ellipse, silver
  • Interior lighting
  • Rear-view camera

Audi A4 Avant Boot Space

What Colours Does an Audi A4 Come in?

The Audi A4 comes in the following colours:

  • Brilliant Black
  • Ibis White
  • District Green - Metallic
  • Floret Silver - Metallic
  • Glacier White - Metallic
  • Manhattan Grey - Metallic
  • Mythos Black - Metallic
  • Navarra Blue = Metallic
  • Tango Red - Metallic

Grey Audi A4 Saloon parked on beach front

What Awards has the Audi A4 won?

The A4 has won a large number of awards and accolades, as well as scoring highly amongst car critics.

Car Critic / Reviewer Overall Score
Auto Car 4 / 5
Auto Trader 4 / 5
Auto Express 4 / 5
Car Buyer 4.3 / 5
Carwow 8 / 10
Top Gear 7 / 10


Along with scoring highly among car critics the Nissan LEAF has an impressive selection of awards under its belt. Some of these include:

  • What Car Overall Car of the Year Award, at the What Car of the Year Awards
  • One of the Best Cars In The World Accolade, from the Top Gear Team
  • Executive Car of the Year Award, at the What Car of the Year Awards
  • Best Compact Executive Award, at the Fleet World Awards
  • Best Compact Executive Award, at the What Car Awards
  • Best Executive Car for Comfort Award, at the Car of the Year Awards
  • Best Premium Car Award, at the Fleet News Awards
  • Red Dot Design Award
  • Best Premium Car Award, at the Fleet News Awards
  • Top Safety Pick+ Award, at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Awards
  • Best Buy Award, at the Kelley Blue Book Awards
  • Best Tow Car 1575 kg - 1724kg Class Award, at the Tow Car Awards

How to use the Audi A4 Smartphone Interface

If you are looking for a guide on how to set up Android auto or Apple CarPlay in an Audi A4, then this video shows you the simple process of how to use it.

How much do Audi A4's cost?

The A4 prices for each model are:

Audi A4 Model Costs from:
Audi A4 Saloon £34,640
Audi A4 Avant Sportback  £36,040


What type of car is the Audi A4?

The A4 is an executive Saloon car.

How big is the Audi A4's Boot?

The Audi A4's boot can contain 460 Litres to 495 Litres going to 1,495 Litres with the rear passenger seat area down.

Audi A4 Metrics

The A4's key stats and metrics include:

Metric: Value:
Car type Saloon
Wheel Size 17 Inches - 19 Inches, with a width of between 7.5 Inches to 8.5 Inches
Horsepower 110 to 150 kW
0 - 60 acceleration  6.9 seconds to 9.2 seconds
Maximum speed 136.7 MPH to 149.8 MPH
Gross Weight 2,040 kg to 2,230 kg
Height 1,428 mm - 1,435 mm
Width 1,847 mm
Length 4,762 mm
Wheel Base 2,820 mm
Boot space 460 Litres to 495 Litres going to 1,495 Litres with the rear passenger seat area down

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