2018 Audi S4 offers luxury at an optimum price

The Audi S4 has a 354-horsepower V6 engine and all-wheel drive.
The Audi S4 has a 354-horsepower V6 engine and all-wheel drive. | File photo

The 2018 Audi S4 offers luxury at a bargain compared to some of its competitors, according to Bloomberg.

The S4 has a 354-horsepower V6 engine and all-wheel drive. The engine has 164 more horsepower than the Audi A4, for comparison, and can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. The Audi S4 can get 30 miles per gallon during highway drives.

The S4's base price of just under $51,000 comes in at nearly $15,000 less than similar BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.

The car's interior offers some nice features, such as auto-dimming lights, LED interior lights and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. The sunroof is also a standard feature. For a little extra, a technology package offers side and rear crash-avoidance systems and an enhanced infotainment setup. Powered side bolsters and massage functions come standard on the S4's seats, too.

The split-folding rear seat back makes it easy to haul gear such as skis or items too long to otherwise store in the trunk.