Car and driver s4 vs 335i

Why a used bmw 5i is the best bimmer you can get under. The s4 pips the bimmer at the post, taking first place, rackingup 229 vs. Audi s4 and bmw 335i battle on latest head 2 head motor trend. One of the most popular car comparisons out there is back once again. Others choose other things because its what they want. Excellent daily driver sports car and fun to drive around. The backbite takes abode in a 50grand neighborhood, with a brace of germans accepting all absurd on forcefed stimulants. But it sounds like the s4 has gone soft just like my boring ass 335i. Add another car 2014 audi s4 2014 bmw 335 2014 lexus is 350. Bmw e92 335i hey guys, im looking into the s4 2012 and 335i 2012 but not too sure about the specifics of either car maintenance costs, reliability, common issues. Mar 17, 2018 2012 bmw 335i coupe vs 2012 audi s5 v6 supercharged drag race from stop, and rolling starts.

I just ordered an s4 and definitely cross shopped the 234 series and a35. Both the s4 and the 335i are fourdoor sedans with 3. The audi s4 avant was the most fun car that i have ever owned. Audis s4 is a pumpedup, twinturbocharged version of the a4 and has the added distinction of being the first and only car to outperform the previousgeneration m3 in a comparison test. The bash takes place in a 50grand neighborhood, with a couple of germans getting all crosseyed on forcefed stimulants. Special thanks to my friend for letting us feature his awesome car in. Jul 16, 20 but when parked beside the f30 335i, my car looks ancient. Audi s4 audi offers the a4 as the main competitor of the bmw 3 series, but to face off with the 335i youll need the s4. Bm3w, the current 335i sedan the one just tested by car and driver is just as fast as the e46 m3. Jim leggett, for montreal gazette the 2011 audi s4 went down from 8cylinders to six. The bmws numbness saps driver confidence, as the car doesnt provide enough information to form a complete.

Sep 25, 2006 something is wrong with those results. Audi s4 and bmw 335i battle on latest head 2 head motor. Were talking about a 335i against the rs4, not the s4. In its november issue harhar, the buff book pits the audi s4 quattro against the bmw 335i. Watch as the audi a5, the bmw 335i, the lexus i350 and the infiniti g37. So i am not that sure about it not holding the candle to an e39 m5. This car will be my year round daily driver and a used m3 is too much of a gas hog for that. Audi ices a boss 3 by address price, and alike power. Another what car 335i touring v s4 v golf r estate. I was also looking for a performance car, so manual and good power were mandatory. Havent driven the s4 yet but i did drive the 335i and its really amazing. The 328i and 335i convertibles might be the sexiest 3s, with their fully automatic, onebutton folding hardtop.

The 2018 audi s4 and s5 are essentially the same basic vehicle, aside from their body style configurations. S4 is crazy more fun 2 drive than 335i especially that. Jan 19, 2015 i choose a s2000 because its what i want. Lastly, i felt the interior quality on the audi was better. There is also a test by cars in action of south africa, where the 335i sedan and rs4 lapped in about the same time 2. The bmw 3 series comprises a range of sedans, coupes, convertibles and wagons, with different engines, a wide variety of options, and a. Audi ices a mighty 3 by shedding price, and even power. Overall, the s4 bested the 335is 060 mph time, quarter mile time, figureeight time, and stopping distance. The 335i on the other hand has marginally better steering. Theyre very good cars, but theyre all built to go quickly without bothering the driver too much.

There wasnt much comfort to it, even in the normal mode. Jul 18, 2011 the 2011 audi s4 went down from 8cylinders to six but a supercharger ensures theres no shortage of horsepower. They share similar dimensions, curb weights, engines, option packages, cabins, and infotainment systems. Oct 12, 2009 normally, car and driver gets slated for gaming their comparos in bmws favor. The sedan obviously weighs more and has the same exact 3. On todays head 2 head, associate road test editor carlos lago drives the bmw 335i and audi s4, two german sport sedans he says represent the delightful middle ground between comfort and. The 2016 s4 is the highperformance variant of the a4 sedan and comes standard with allwheel drive. The bmw 340i, which recently replaced the 335i, has just found a new competitor in the audi s4 as well as other competitors like the jaguar xe s and mercedes benz c400. Another what car 335i touring v s4 v golf r estate page 1. If youre looking at the highperformance 335i, check out audis rival s4 sport sedan.

Jan 17, 2018 racing an audi rs3 in my audi b5 s4 and car meet with azeuros duration. Theres a fluency and agility to this german that marks it as a true driver s car, and the added steering effect of sending drive to the outside rear wheel means the s4 carves corners like dad attacking the christmas turkey, just minus all the sweating and swearing. The stock 335i apparently outperforms, or performs very closely to the audi s4 and the current e46 m3 and has more torque than the new e90 m3. Before he makes his final conclusions, lago takes the cars out for a spin on the windy. The 2015 audi s4 is an allwheeldrive sports sedan that is the performance variant of the a4. A redesigned s4 will debut for the 2017 model year. I have also driven a few others like the lexus g350 fsport, the audi s5 and did not like them that much. The torque on it felt exceptional, but thats about it.

Jul 17, 20 the s4 is a class of its own that would put it somewhere between 335 and m3. Mar 28, 2014 see the winner and photos at car and driver. The newer car appears lower and broader thanks to the wider treatment of the headlights now reaching into the grille. The flanks are smoother and the rear light treatment is much more successful than the awkward ones found on the previous generation car. Oct 19, 2012 im considering the 20 audi s4 and the 20 bmw 335i xdrive. First off, i was looking for awd due to my climate. The 335i is no slouch, but if sportiness is what you are looking for, the s4 is the clear winner. The 335is is a higher m performance model and does get an m sport steering wheel, m door sills and m driver s footrest, but it deserves something a bit more overtly sporty. Jun 16, 2016 ive always been more of an s4 guy than an m3 guy. If youre at this stage i recommend figuring out what you want in a car first. The bmw 335i xdrive is compared agains the audi s4, cadillac ats4 3. The 2015 audi s4 is an allwheel drive sports sedan that is the performance variant of the a4. The fellows over at car and driver decided to challenge the two sport sedans that have been. I brought in the s4 into the discussion, its a car similarly priced as the 335i yet faster, is a german car so those who are german car freaks will not argue it handles just as well, is loaded with features and has an absolutely great interior, and did i mention its priced just like the 335i.

Ill take my ats vsport with an extra 2in of wheelbase and a badass soundtrack please. Per car and driver a 2011 335i is quicker off the line and bmw says the convertible hits 60 mph in a claimed 5. Id get the newer 328 or 335i instead almost the same price. I have also had an e36 m3 which i know you arent considering but if i had to rank the 4 cars in which i would buy again it would be. They actually selected the 435i m sport for the test, to make sure they had the best possible model to dance with the s5. The bash takes place in a 50grand neighborhood, with. Its one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a. Its an anecdote i know, but that gen s4 is suuuch a good sleeper. We pit the ultimate topless tanning machines in the business against each other. Weighing 89 pounds less than the last s5 sportback we evaluated, our s4 test car returned the same 4. This is the faster and tighter incarnation of the a4.