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Both cars punch above their weight and power numbers. The audi engine is underrated, not really 211, more like 230 or more and the bmw engine is likely 270 at the crank. The 328xi & a4 will be more apples-to-apples competitors and I expect they'll be close, with the edge going to the stronger engine and slightly better weight distribution of the bmw. The audi does have some saving graces, lower price, arguably better looks, real tires and spare. Both are very good cars (I'm a six-time bmw owner cca member, still have an e39 as well). If I (or someone else, say Motor Trend) is comparing them, then by definition they are comparable. Whether they are close or not is a matter of opinion, the numbers are certainly close and in real world functionality the cars are in the same niche. The numbers between the xi and the a4 will be even closer (or further if you're looking at slalom/handling numbers where the a4 is a touch ahead of the rwd 328i). |
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03-07-2012, 02:33 PM | #134 |
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Exactly!
I'd love to see that
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03-07-2012, 05:23 PM | #136 |
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Looks are a personal opinion, me i don't like A4 at all, looks like a box, no lines at all, A7 is nice though Price... Audis are damn more expensive in Europe than BMWs, thank god i say Last part we can agree on Still, i take bimmer's driving pleasure over Audi anytime...
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03-07-2012, 06:42 PM | #138 |
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03-07-2012, 06:52 PM | #140 |
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Personally, I am only interested in an awd sedan. I already keep a 2-seater rwd car and need a strong winter solution. Yes, I've done multiple winters with rwd + snow tires, it just doesn't cut it for the storms I drive through to go skiing. So for me, the comparison is 328/335xi vs. a4/s4. If I wanted a 2wd sedan, I would go with a rwd bmw, no question.
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03-08-2012, 08:57 AM | #141 | |
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04-02-2012, 10:33 AM | #143 |
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Motortrend- cover story- what a blast!!!
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Driver of a X3 2011. Have the new 3 Series in radar for the second ride... Here is the pdf file of Motor Trend's recent car comparison... Can read it 10 times and still enjoy it... Thumbs up to BMW for making another hit record... Cheers Last edited by Shaw; 10-27-2014 at 10:07 AM.. |
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Another validation for the fans of the brand...
a confirmation for those who just got their cars... this is the right choice for enthusiasts like us... the right tool for the job...
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04-02-2012, 01:20 PM | #147 |
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In the US, 4 piston brakes are only offered on the 335i.
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Thanks. I tweaked the properties so the facing pages show up properly matched. Much nicer to look at now.
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There is never 'too many' good things to say about a car you have just purchased. It never gets old reading and hearing about all the praises! Advanced congrats my friend and welcome to the F30 brethren! By the way, you want see an amazing video that will make you feel even more proud of the F30 purchase? Check out the Rosenthal Review that I posted.
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