Verdict
The Audi A4 B9 is the rational used-car route: its 150 hp, 250 Nm 1.4-litre turbo returns a rated 5.3 L/100 km and attracts RM70 annual road tax. The Audi A4 B9 Facelift costs RM139,526 more new, but brings a 245 hp, 380 Nm 2.0-litre, all-wheel drive and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, against 8.5 seconds. It is the much faster car, with better cabin tech and adaptive comfort suspension, but its rated economy rises to 7.1 L/100 km and road tax to RM372. For modest-mileage ownership, the B9 makes more financial sense.
Pick the Audi A4 B9 if lower purchase cost, RM70 road tax and the rated 5.3 L/100 km economy matter more than outright pace and newer cabin hardware.
Pick the Audi A4 B9 Facelift if you want 245 hp, quattro all-wheel drive, adaptive comfort suspension and the 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen.
Key differences
- Performance: 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds versus 5.8 seconds.
- Output: 150 hp and 250 Nm versus 245 hp and 380 Nm.
- Driveline: front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
- Economy: rated 5.3 L/100 km versus 7.1 L/100 km.
- Road tax: RM70 per year versus RM372 per year.
- Infotainment: 7.0-inch MMI Radio Plus versus 10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch.
B9
- Lower rated fuel use at 5.3 L/100 km.
- RM70 annual road tax.
- Larger 480-litre boot.
- 150 hp and 250 Nm trail the Facelift's 245 hp and 380 Nm.
- 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.7 seconds slower.
- No navigation, Audi virtual cockpit or driver-seat memory.
B9 Facelift
- 245 hp, 380 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive LED headlamps, a 10.1-inch navigation screen and Audi virtual cockpit.
- Rated consumption rises to 7.1 L/100 km.
- RM372 annual road tax is higher.
- 460-litre boot is 20 litres smaller.
What the B9 Facelift has over the B9
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM206,525✓ | RM346,051 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM372 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,110/mo✓ | RM3,535/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,617✓ | RM9,310 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,109✓ | RM2,826 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM10.55✓ | RM14.13 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM38,984✓ | RM62,541 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,395 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp at 5,000 rpm | 245 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 380 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 74.5 mm × 80 mm | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 122 g/km✓ | 141 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,726 mm | 4,762 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 1,375 kg | 1,545 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" 10-spoke alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 10-spoke alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Audi drive select (adaptive comfort suspension) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear door window shades |
| Audio | 7.0" MMI Radio Plus, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts | 10.1" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | All four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Audi virtual cockpit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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B9 vs B9 Facelift FAQ
Is the Audi A4 B9 or Audi A4 B9 Facelift better?
The Audi A4 B9 Facelift is better for performance and equipment, with 245 hp, all-wheel drive, adaptive comfort suspension and a 10.1-inch navigation screen. The Audi A4 B9 is the smarter cost-led choice, using 5.3 L/100 km and carrying RM70 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A4 B9 Facelift is RM139,526 more expensive than the Audi A4 B9, based on RM346,051 versus RM206,525.
Which Audi A4 is quicker?
The Audi A4 B9 Facelift is decisively quicker: 0-100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for the Audi A4 B9. Its 245 hp and 380 Nm exceed the B9's 150 hp and 250 Nm.