2025 Acura TLX Type S vs 2025 Audi S4 quattro

Adaptive, Adjustable – Nearly Telepathic

The standard Type S Adaptive Damper System responds with athleticism and precision.

• Specially developed and calibrated for Type S
• Automatically adjusts damping response every 0.002 seconds
• Audi S4 offers adjustable dampers, as an extra-cost option

Pivot Power

Torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) sharpens cornering.

• Advanced system sends power to the wheels that need it
• Front-to-back and side-to-side in the rear
• Power actually helps you turn
• No torque vectoring on S4 quattro

Looks to Thrill

A muscular stance and aggressive style define Acura’s ultimate sports sedan.

• Exclusive open-surface diamond grille
• 20-inch Berlina Black multi-spoke alloy wheels
• Red 4-piston Brembo^® front calipers, red rear calipers
• Dark chrome trim, gloss-black accents
• Quad exhaust outlets with chrome tips
• Exclusive Type S badging

Boost Your Expectations

The Type S has the most powerful engine in the Acura line – next to the NSX.

• New-generation 3.0-liter V6
• NSX-inspired high-flow DOHC cylinder heads
• Twin-scroll turbo for quick response
• More horsepower than S4 (355 hp vs. 349 hp)

When you drive Type S: Feel the immediate responsiveness.

High Rollers

Standard 20-inch wheels give Type S the look and feel of pure performance.

• Standard:
  • 20-inch Berlina Black multi-spoke alloy wheels
  • P255/35R20 Pirelli^® Cinturato P7™ all-season tires

Audi S4 has 19-inch wheels and tires

Swifter Shifter

The Type S 10-speed automatic is specially tuned for max performance.

• Quick, positive upshifts
• Sweet, rev-matched downshifts
• Upgraded strength and cooling
• 10-speed vs. 8-speed in the Audi S4

When you drive Type S: Take total control with the alloy paddle shifters.

In the Right Light

You choose the mood in Type S with IconicDrive™ Selectable LED Ambient Lighting.

• 27 different interior ambient lighting themes
• Selectable with the Integrated Dynamics System and True Touchpad Interface™
• LED-accent “light pipes”
• Ambient lighting in the footwells and door-pull pockets
• S4 has nothing like it

Totally Type S

The Type S cockpit is tailored, technical and perfectly focused on performance driving.

• Type S logo embossed on front headrests
• Perforated Milano premium leather and Ultrasuede^® with contrast stitching and piping
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Stainless-steel sport pedals
• Acura/ELS STUDIO 3D^®20 Premium Audio System with 17 speakers

Best Seats in the House

TLX Type S has specially designed sport seats engineered to keep you comfortably in control.

• Type S: Standard 16-way power front seats
• S4: Standard 12-way power front seats