Comparison: F30 xDrive M Sport / B8 S4

ThreeTwentyEightI · 08-22-2012, 07:56 PM

Comparison Teaser... real photos (from a good camera) to come!

Accelerometer · 08-22-2012, 09:08 PM

Nice, my little bro just got a '13 B8.5 Estoril Blue S4 (Yes they have the same color name). My F30 EBII 335i M Sport xDrive should be here in Nov after I pick it up in Munich next month. Look forward to taking some comparison shots soon too!

rjc32000 · 08-22-2012, 09:18 PM

Wow, no question in my mind which I'd rather have! The Audi looks a little dull next to the m-sport, in my eyes. I'm sure it is an amazing car, but I'd pick the f30 every day of the week. Thanks for posting!

BMWFanatic2008 · 08-22-2012, 09:45 PM

Looking forward to good quality pics!!!

Greeney · 08-23-2012, 12:47 AM

Can you post a few driving comparisons, if you have any?

ZheHbKa · 08-23-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWFanatic2008

Looking forward to good quality pics!!!

you have to go back in for nice pics!

driving impressions are a must!

F30 wins hands down, more agressive and more modern in/out

Kankles · 08-23-2012, 07:27 AM

Wow, F30 just looks pissed off next to the S4...two worthy machines

BMWFanatic2008 · 08-28-2012, 10:45 AM

OP: Any updates on this?

ThreeTwentyEightI · 08-28-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWFanatic2008

OP: Any updates on this?

Yup, plan to shoot them tomorrow or Thursday!

Maz335i · 08-28-2012, 01:38 PM

Clearly the 335i is the winner. However I'm very dissapointed that there are no fog lights; I'm so used to them now that NOT having a set looks like I'm missing something...

rjc32000 · 08-28-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

Clearly the 335i is the winner. However I'm very dissapointed that there are no fog lights; I'm so used to them now that NOT having a set looks like I'm missing something...

I actually really like the no-fog light look--think it seems more aggressive looking. I don't buy BMW's explanation that the fog lights were deleted due to cooling concerns. If this were true, then no US F30s would have fog lights; I'm willing to bet that the 2014 M Sports will have fog lights, and that the lack of fog lights is nothing more than BMW squeezing a little more profit out of those who spent the extra money for M sport.

To be honest, I've never really understood what fog lights are supposed to accomplish; we don't get a lot of fog in my locale, but when we do, the fog lights don't seem to make a big difference. Are they just to make you more visible to other drivers?

justinnum1 · 08-28-2012, 02:13 PM

i wouldnt mind those sleek LED fogs that the 6 series has on the msport f30

chrisny · 08-28-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteNJ

Nice, my little bro just got a '13 B8.5 Estoril Blue S4 (Yes they have the same color name). My F30 EBII 335i M Sport xDrive should be here in Nov after I pick it up in Munich next month. Look forward to taking some comparison shots soon too!

Saw a black '13 S4 today parked on the street. Refresh looks pretty good.

justinnum1 · 08-28-2012, 02:24 PM

d2 looks way to soft. more like a VW/a4 than a 50k premeium sedan

Maz335i · 08-29-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rjc32000

I actually really like the no-fog light look--think it seems more aggressive looking. I don't buy BMW's explanation that the fog lights were deleted due to cooling concerns. If this were true, then no US F30s would have fog lights; I'm willing to bet that the 2014 M Sports will have fog lights, and that the lack of fog lights is nothing more than BMW squeezing a little more profit out of those who spent the extra money for M sport.

To be honest, I've never really understood what fog lights are supposed to accomplish; we don't get a lot of fog in my locale, but when we do, the fog lights don't seem to make a big difference. Are they just to make you more visible to other drivers?

LOL

In all honesty, I really dont find the fog lights to help a great deal during fog. However I simply like them! I think a car with fog lights look cool. I would definitely like the ones the 6 series has or the Merc E Class...

I would've installed aftermarket fog's had I bought an M Sport F30...

Accelerometer · 08-29-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

Saw a black '13 S4 today parked on the street. Refresh looks pretty good.

I actually had a chance to take my brother's '13 S4 out for a spin and let me tell you it was a pretty nice ride. The variable suspension (option) works wonders and the car corners very flat. I even had a chance to feel the sports diff in action when I accelerated out of a turn with minimal traction. The brakes are powerful but the pedal feel doesn't seem very linear. You don't get any meaningful grip unless you press it 1/4 way down.

The interior materials feels more expensive than a standard 335i's but it looks horribly dated. I also don't like the flat bottomed steering wheel because it makes it a chore to turn at slow speed. The dual clutch transmission shifts like a breeze and the engine pulls hard from a stand still with a wonderful sound.

All in all a great car but in the end I am still a BMW guy. Look forward to seeing how my M Sport 335i xDrive compares on the 'ring.

BMWFanatic2008 · 09-28-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreeThirtyFiveI

Yup, plan to shoot them tomorrow or Thursday!

Still waiting for the pics...

Jadar · 09-28-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rjc32000

Wow, no question in my mind which I'd rather have! The Audi looks a little dull next to the m-sport, in my eyes. I'm sure it is an amazing car, but I'd pick the f30 every day of the week. Thanks for posting!

+1. I love the F30 lines over the a4/s4. Bmw period is just better. I dont care if the s4 is a bit faster.

martinf79 · 09-28-2012, 10:56 AM

I agree regarding foglights. I actually got really pissed when they said they would not come on the M Sport in Canada ... but now... I actually prefer the M Sport without them. Looks so much more agressive.

Mrcarcrazy · 09-28-2012, 11:02 AM

not to mention they aren't even proper fog lights...they are more "driving lights" or "style lights".

I'm glad it's fog light free...If the HID's don't do it I'm screwed anyhow.

hehehe, 335 posts.

on the original topic. I saw a black S4 last weekend, made me glad I ordered a 335i M sport

mark.L · 09-28-2012, 11:49 AM

Two good machines..but the Audi seems so 'bland' next to the F30.

ThreeTwentyEightI · 09-28-2012, 01:28 PM

Sorry guys have been extremely busy... Once I get a chance and the weather shapes up I'll get some pictures for you!

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