The s5 looks amazing and is newer creature comforts. Oct 21, 2008 the headtohead battle continues between the new infiniti g37 and the bmw 335i as the two competitors square off at the streets of willow road course. Ive been in the market recently and am torn between choosing one of these two cars. So i am not that sure about it not holding the candle to an e39 m5. I like the comfort vs performance comprimise of the s4 better than the balls out m3 so cars like the atsv are too much performance for me. The headtohead battle continues between the new infiniti g37 and the bmw 335i as the two competitors square off at the streets of willow road course. Audi s4 cadillac ats mercedesbenz c350 lexus is350. Read our full road test and see photos at car and driver. In lots of ways, this first impression of composure and machineedged precision is a pointer to the core differences in character between the two cars.
Another what car 335i touring v s4 v golf r estate. As soon as i sat and drove the audi for the first time i fell in love with it. This is the car in which the driver feels the most connected. 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. Have driven all three and they all are amazing vehicles but would like some more input from others. Every single one of these cars will make you smile, and when you see it in the parking lot youll be like yeeee, thats my whip. But when parked beside the f30 335i, my car looks ancient.
In its november issue harhar, the buff book pits the audi s4 quattro against the bmw 335i. Bmw 335is m sport laptimes, specs, performance data. The sport sedan market is getting more and more competitive with the release of the allnew audi s4. But as sweet as the 335i s engine is, it cant touch the s4 s ballistic topend pace. The backbite takes abode in a 50grand neighborhood, with a brace of germans accepting all absurd on forcefed stimulants. Ill take my ats vsport with an extra 2in of wheelbase and a badass soundtrack please. But we had more fun with, and ultimately wanted to spend more. Full test of the 2015 bmw 335i xdrive, which attempts to reassert this models dynamic edge. Audi ices a boss 3 by address price, and alike power. Theyre very good cars, but theyre all built to go quickly without bothering the driver too much. The bash takes place in a 50grand neighborhood, with a couple of germans getting all crosseyed on forcefed. The 2008 bmw m3 redefines the performance envelope for bmws 3series range.
The car tested is listed as bmw 335is and has 320 hp and a weight of 3611 lbs. The s4 pips the bimmer at the post, taking first place, rackingup 229 vs. I have had a b5 s4 bought brand new in 01 b6 s4 and currently have an e90 335i. Sometimes i dont know whether s4 or rs4 is going against the m3. The 2008 audi s4 has aged gracefullyand still has fleet v8 feet and great handling, too. Bm3w, the current 335i sedan the one just tested by car and driver is just as fast as the e46 m3.
The bmws numbness saps driver confidence, as the car doesnt provide enough information to form a complete picture. The s4 instantly feels more supple and pliant, but more than that, it breathes better with the road, and instantly contrasts with the slight restlessness of the c43s chassis. The 335 models also add features, including power front seats. Normally, car and driver gets slated for gaming their comparos in bmws favor. The 335is is a higher m performance model and does get an m sport steering wheel, m door sills and m drivers footrest, but it deserves something a bit more overtly sporty. The s4s grip and path control is dazzling and convincingly outclasses the 335i. Another what car 335i touring v s4 v golf r estate page 1. Jun 16, 2016 ive always been more of an s4 guy than an m3 guy. Looking for a new dd and have it narrowed down to three potential rides. In case you cant read the small font here is a link to audi world, a great place to mingle with other audi enthusiasts. 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. Heck for your needs or anyones id say the s4 all the way. Wed love to compare it to the m3 and c63, but those cars are really playing in.
Audi offers the a4 as the main competitor of the bmw 3 series, but to face off with the 335i youll need the s4. If youre looking at the highperformance 335i, check out audis rival s4 sport sedan. Due to the high depreciation of audis, you could get a 12 yr old s4 with low miles for about the price of the 335i. They actually selected the 435i m sport for the test, to make sure they had the best possible model to dance with the s5. Audi s4 and bmw 335i battle on latest head 2 head motor trend. But it sounds like the s4 has gone soft just like my boring ass 335i. So this car is a touch over 50k our longterm s4 from 2010 was a touch under 60k, so it seems like good value.
The newer car appears lower and broader thanks to the wider treatment of the headlights now reaching into the grille. Oct 12, 2009 normally, car and driver gets slated for gaming their comparos in bmws favor. The 330s days are over id get the newer 328 or 335i instead almost the same. If youre at this stage i recommend figuring out what you want in a car first. The 335is wants, compared with both past bmws and the winner of this test, are stacked a little too deep.
Jan 19, 2015 comparing these cars is a bit of a stretch. The s4 s grip and path control is dazzling and convincingly outclasses the 335i. Theres now a supercharged v6 in its place, along with a lower price designed to better align the s4 with the bmw 335i. If bmw truly was the luxury sports car leader, it would have responded to the 2010 bmw 335is m sport being bested by the s4 by making the small performance improvements necessary for the 335i to. Ps last editon of performance car tested a s4 avant on a damp track and it bettered the 335i by 1 second. Every time i get in it i have the biggest smile on my face. Car and driver recently had the new audi s4 battle the bmw 335i in their standard test sequence. If it is, i have a lap time for it on virginia international raceway. So now the 2010 audi s4 is here to take another shot.
On todays head 2 head, associate road test editor carlos lago drives the bmw 335i and audi s4 to see which german sport sedan is better. One is that all five of our players audi s4, bmw 335i xdrive, cadillac ats4 3. But as sweet as the 335is engine is, it cant touch the s4s ballistic topend pace. Sep 11, 2006 the 335i allegedly gets 30 mpg which is outstanding for a car like this with 300 hp. 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. Bmw 335i by i am audi oct 8, 2009 audi news, audi rs and s models 3 comments in case you cant read the small font here is a link to audi world, a great place to mingle with other audi enthusiasts. This car will be my year round daily driver and a used m3 is too much of a gas hog for that.
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. Theres a fluency and agility to this german that marks it as a true drivers car, and the added steering effect of sending drive to the outside rear. The bmw 3series has been a sportsedan benchmark for decades. Pretty simple specifications, but he also mentioned one other critical caveat. Jul 15, 20 if bmw truly was the luxury sports car leader, it would have responded to the 2010 bmw 335is m sport being bested by the s4 by making the small performance improvements necessary for the 335i to. The updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. I love the overall look of the s4, some drawbacks are the price. I have been getting more serious about finally buying a new car and thought i had narrowed it down to a 335i sedan, but then i realized i could could a slightly deoptioned s4 for about the same price. Jul 18, 2011 the 335is is a higher m performance model and does get an m sport steering wheel, m door sills and m drivers footrest, but it deserves something a bit more overtly sporty. The car then went on to wreath itself in more glory, winning a 10best. Nonetheless, the utter joy of driving this car is a pleasure thats not to be missed.
Audi s4 or bmw 335i ive been in the market recently and am torn between choosing one of these two cars. Apr 03, 2014 car and driver had pitted the 2014 bmw 435i vs. I did find this for basic specs, but this thread will focus on a very specific comparison. Car and driver magazine is one of the best resources for true stats, no frills just the truth. Going to preface this by say i am an audi guy, but even i would watch car. Sep 10, 20 the 335i s wants, compared with both past bmws and the winner of this test, are stacked a little too deep. 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 so which is the better car, the bmw 340i or the audi s4. I went and test drove both the 335i m sport and the audi s4. Audi s4 and bmw 335i battle on latest head 2 head motor. The audi a4 is one of a thriving pack of challengers that now handily beat the bimmer on a variety of fronts. Sep 25, 2006 bm3w, the current 335i sedan the one just tested by car and driver is just as fast as the e46 m3. Audis aging s5, introduced for the 2008 model year, still represents the 435is greatest threat.
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