RS4 - M3 - C55AMG COMPARISON TEST
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ORIGINAL: Jenny
isnt there any validity though to the argument that classing the RS4 against the M3 is not sound?
isnt there any validity though to the argument that classing the RS4 against the M3 is not sound?
Exactly. The RS4 should dominate for near 80K with options. That's new M5 range.
A 333hp V6 2dr RWD Coupe vs. a 414hp V8 4dr AWD sedan @ 50K or 75K respectively???
The funny thing is with the "official" stats that Audi themselves are publishing for the RS4, the M3 will still most like have the edge below 100. The RS4 will obviously dominate thereafter. I was surprised by Audi's figures. I expected the RS4 to be low 4's and not high, as with all other RS models of recent past. Maybe they are just being conservative (I would hope).
If you are going to compare M/RS models more fairly it would be between the RS4 and CSL. Still two different machines though, but a more fair comparison nonetheless.
The RS4 is a great freakin' car though and I can't wait to see one up close.
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RE: RS4 - M3 - C55AMG COMPARISON TEST
this cars are defenatly diferent in all aspects, I mean audi is heavy and still can pull out racings. and Quatro gives fair advantage in racing but not in straight road, to much power lost over gears. If I would chose I would go with RS4 definatly.
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ORIGINAL: flyboy
You mean inline six. And the S4 did just fine beeing even with the M3, you can definily tell who the editors like the most and not nessisarily based on car performance.
A 333hp V6 2dr RWD Coupe
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The M3 will always dominate the S4. You cannot compare the new RS4 to a stock M3. You have to compare it to the M3 CSL simply by price range and specifications. The CSL will out handle this car in steering feel and overall driver involvement its been proven time and time again. In owning an S4 and a BMW, my S4 has never even compared to the sheer driver involvement or handling of my 95 e36 BMW.
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Well seeing that i own both a 95 BMW M3 and an Audi S4, I am only speaking from experience. Besides I am a member of Bimmerforums and DTMpower. I live for BMW's and Audi's and tune lots of them.
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ORIGINAL: karguy427
Just got my September Car & Driver - Cover story on European comparison test on the 'Big 3'.
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Check it out......
Just got my September Car & Driver - Cover story on European comparison test on the 'Big 3'.
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Check it out......
That was Audi S4- Cadillac CTS V and Merc C55 amg comparison
C55 become first and S4 was second and the CAD was third
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