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GibRS4 -> RE: E92 M3 V RS4 (7/29/2007 7:30:36 AM)
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Hi all, I've just read an article in one of the latest well known Car magazines, which they've done a full test on the new M3 V8 vs the RS4(B7), the results would probably be quite surprising to alot of people. They said that the RS4 is far more muscular looking & has a greater sense of visual attitude than the M3 V8, they also said that eventhough the M3's Interior is slightly more special than the regular 335i, they said that it looks abit drab, specially with the Carbon-look Leather on the dash. The Seats are reasonably supportive, but are very plain upto the hip-hugging Recaro seats in the RS4, the Steering wheel is very standard looking as well, where'as the RS4 has the great looking bespoke Aluminium flat bottomed wheel. Eventhough , on paper, they both have the same performance figures, in a head to head Race, the RS4 is a tiny bit faster in a straight line & feels abit punchier in the Low to Mid ranges, they also said that Audi's V8 engine sounds better than the M3's as well. Round the Track, the RS4's steering feels sharper & more precise than the M3's, but the ride is slightly softer & more comfortable in the M3, as the RS4 has quite hard suspension. On practicallity, the RS4 has 2 extra doors & a bigger boot than the M3(460 litres vs 400). I was also quite surprised that the new M3 V8 comes with 18" Alloys as standard, which look abit small, you have to pay extra for the 19"s, which are the standard size on the RS4. Price wise, both Cars are moreless, exactly the same. This Test showed that the RS4 was better in virtually every department, as its faster, roomier, better looking & more communicative than the M3 V8, I guess you have to draw your own conclusions!
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