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      05-06-2010, 03:39 AM   #45
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Have you driven an S4 and I mean really driven one besides 20 minutes or less with the salesman in the passenger seat.
I have and I'd have to admit that the S4 felt amazing, I didn't even mind the lighter steering... engine was superior to the 335i. But I felt that the Quattro gave me way more grip than the 335i but less of a feel for the road. With the BMW I always know what's going on, compared with the S4 where I just had to trust that things would work out.

My understanding has always been that RWD reaches its limits before AWD but that once those limits are reached, the RWD will be more predictable while the AWD will attempt to murder you....

That being said, I'd rock an S4

Both are amazing machines, with the BMW beginning to show signs of age... the tables will be turned again with the F30
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      05-06-2010, 12:10 PM   #46
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Why how many Audi's have you owned?
Let me guess none?
I really don't care about the 'pissing contest' but WTF are you doing on a BMW site while you drive an Audi? Is your world that small?
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      05-06-2010, 12:17 PM   #47
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Can you point me to these so called articles and videos please? You were probably watching the Top Gear S5 vs 335 where the S5 is a front heavy V8 that is less nimble.

Have you driven an S4 and I mean really driven one besides 20 minutes or less with the salesman in the passenger seat. I owned a 2 335 e92's within a 3 year period and the S4 for 3 weeks now. It is my daily driver and I can give you my take on confidence behind the steering wheel between the two. I am more confident in taking turns at high speeds in the S4 compared to the 335. The 335 would probably hold it just as well but you feel like you are on the edge when doing it, especially on public roads with oncoming traffic. When I take a long sweeping exit ramp where there is an expansion gap, the RWD e92 when hitting it at high speeds will throw the rear-end out slightly making you a little nervous. With the new quattro and sport rear diff, taking the same exit, I can do it at higher speeds without feeling any loss of control. It inspires confidence knowing that Quattro will safely get you through that maneuver. I will say that BMW has the better steering feel, but insignificant when you put the S4 in Dynamic mode. They are both great cars and I enjoy driving both. I would not have owned two e92's if I didn't like them. Stop being a fanboi and actually be a true enthusiast and appreciate cars for their technology and how competition benefits us all as consumers.
I'm not being a fanboy just provided facts i've researched. I don't deny that in the S4 you would feel more confident but more confidence does not = better handling. In the end it can though if the driver isn't willing to push it beyond his fear to let the car do what it does.

Just to let you know I love Audi's and if I had to get another car other than BMW it deffinately would be an Audi most likely an S4. Both are very good car makers but in the end it's all a matter of prefrence of aesthetics or performance over facts
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      05-06-2010, 12:45 PM   #48
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lol essayss..

intro
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conclusion

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No is yours douche bag. For your information you don't have to have a Audi to be on an Audi forum and even though I have sold my BMW's doesn't mean I can't be on a BMW forum.
I am not having a pissing match with anyone just providing an opinion on the two cars. I have not indicated one is superior to the other if you can read you should see that. People like you are the ones who give BMW drivers a bad rep.
If you don't care then don't read or reply and just F off.
You totally evaded the question. Good job.
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      05-06-2010, 01:45 PM   #50
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Hey everyone, I am doing this paper for school and the paper needs to about some type of competition going on toady and the topic I chose was BMW vs Audi I am for the BMW side of course but I need to find some facts on why BMW has the upper hand vs. audi. I am actually thinking about making the topic a little less broad like focusing on the 335i (or 328i) and the a4. Well while I search for some details mabybe you guys can hit me up with some facts from your previous knowledge haha
If you are looking for facts, then a lot of your paper will just be numbers...ie, performance numbers. A lot of the interesting and lively debate b/t which brand is "better", is for the most part, very subjective (not necessarily based on facts). So, it may be difficult to write an essay on this topic IF you are only wanting facts. Just my opinion.
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Should just do Airbus vs Boeing....
If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going...
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Can we just end this peacefully?

ok here we go...Audi and BMW > Mercedes Benz

done...lol
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      05-06-2010, 06:12 PM   #54
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FWD > ALL

ya know why??? cuz of this!


yall aint seen shit until you've seen tray sliding!! Now can your AWD/RWD do that? Look at them sparksss!

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To piss a$$es like you off.
I'm not pissed off, I just find it ironic that you're calling me a douche on a BMW site that you're on while not owning a BMW. But somehow you can't come up with a reasonable answer as to why you're here. So I'm the ahole for asking a legitimate question. Interesting.
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you should also talk about the different MISSION statements that each company has.

or racing history

or safety improvements over the years comparatively
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I will definetly incorporate tray sliding into my essay

Also my finishing paragraph will end with the statement
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Audi and BMW > Mercedes Benz

done...lol


haha thanks for all the feedback everyone
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      05-10-2010, 10:26 AM   #58
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According to Top Gear Audi drivers are now considered cocks....


I like the BMW's exterior more than audi's and also when it comes to modding, a moded BMW looks way better than a moded audi. One more thing is that audi only comes with all wheel drive while BMW still offers RWD but that might be just me tho.
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Focus on the Brand's history instead of a biased report on how a particular BMW beats Audi or vice versa. You'll end up sounding like a spoiled kid to your professor and classmates justifying how one brand is better than the other. Is this what kids write about these days? Stop watching MTV Cribs and my sweet 16 and get back to reality. There are plenty to write about in this world besides material objects.
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lol essayss..

intro
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conclusion

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of course you're an idiot mike...
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Heres something to review - not sure if you have seen it before



BILLBOARD WARS...HAHAH
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      05-10-2010, 11:14 AM   #62
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I've been wondering...

Why do they compare S4/S5s to bmw 335i?

Shouldn't it be 335i vs A5? And A4 vs 328i?
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I've been wondering...

Why do they compare S4/S5s to bmw 335i?

Shouldn't it be 335i vs A5? And A4 vs 328i?
on youtube if you search A5 vs 335i you will see that on the track the bmw wins!!

above is the answer to all BMW M3 VS. Audi A4, A5, RS4, S4

M3 Wins...checkmate.

billboard wars man...you should check out the other billboard in hong kong check it out here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379329

they are adverting globally cause i think they are losing some share in Germany

Case in point, no matter what audi throws at bmw - bmw is still the ultimate drving machine.
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I like the BMW's exterior more than audi's and also when it comes to modding, a moded BMW looks way better than a moded audi. One more thing is that audi only comes with all wheel drive while BMW still offers RWD but that might be just me tho.

BMW offers the xDrive, and now efficient dynamics!!
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The regular A4 / A5 series have too small an engine to compete with the 335. The S models are more comparable.

A4 vs. 328
S4 vs. 335

The S5 can be compared to a 335 in terms of performance #'s, but it's a different class of vehicle in terms of price point and size. The A5 / S5 is a grand tourer more than anything because of its size and weight. Audi will make the car lighter using magnesium, lighter engines, and more aluminum parts in its next iteration.
we will have to see what shows up with the 2013-14 models to see if audi can properly compete with bmw, i dont think so but it will be close as usual.
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Dude you could have written it by now. Just look on the internet for a few reasons why. Write an outline, and develop your essay around that.
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