What Is The Difference Between Audi B8 And B8.5 - GearShifters. 2009 saw the introduction of the Audi B8 A4, which was produced until 2012 before being replaced by the B8.5 A4. Let's first examine the distinction between the B8 A4 and S4. Here, you can observe the minor difference between the lower grille on the S4 and the A4, with the latter
The engine can be had for $2500 (~30-40k miles) and a swap would be fairly simple. No custom work required. It literally bolts and plugs in. Certainly a viable option if I'm in the same boat as the OP. Daily Driver: B8 A4 quattro 6MT, Aruba Blue on Black, Premium Plus, Sport Package, Bang & Olufsen.
Throwbacks: 2018 Audi TTRS, 2014 Audi RS7, 2013 Audi S6, 2011 Audi S4, 2008 Audi A4. 11-11-2012 01:26 PM #7. iant. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Established Member Two Rings. Join Date Jun 10 2012 B8.5 SQ5 - SEPANG | BLACK OPTICS | KW SC | AWE TOURING | ROC-EURO | VORSTEINER V-FF 103 21x10.5
Gen 2 isn't "better" than 1.5 or 1. There are some differences to each model year of the S4 so that's why they have different "versions" of the TCU tune. They have slightly different parameters to better match the engine and transmission differences between the years. While all the B8 and B8.5 are very similar Audi made some changes along the
The 0BF sport rear diff was optional on the B8.0 and the B8.5 S4. So any specific S4 you're looking at may or may not have it. If it doesn't, it'll have the 0BC open rear diff. The front diff is always an open diff. The center diff is always going to be a Torsen, not a Crown.Allroad's ground clearance is 7.1 inches, just 1.5 inches more than the A4 Avant wagon. I guess that's the major differences. According to car and driver avant sline ground clearance is 4.2 inches, having parked beside an allroad it looked like a lifted truck next to my Avant. 2011 A4 Avant S-line Prestige. B5 rear diffs with appropriately geared transmission are compatible. B5 rear differential are NOT compatible with any B6/7. The B5 Quattro rear differential casing incorporates a long extential / tail, which the B6/7 don't. This gives the B5 a lot shorter propshaft. .