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Audi S5 vs BMW 335 xi

Poll Results: Audi S5 vs BMW 335 xi

 
  • 85% (18)
    Audi S5
  • 14% (3)
    BMW 335 xi
21 Total Votes  
post #1 of 38
10/9/11 at 3:43am
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Owners of these cars, would guys please comment on pros and cons. I am looking into getting a new car in the next few months. I want four wheel drive though I actually don't need it. I don't want to compare to BMW M3 b/c I think it would have to be compared with the Audi RS5 which has not been released in the US yet.
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post #2 of 38
10/9/11 at 9:42am
Car and Driver had a review of the S4 vs. 335i which was good. They favored the S4 in the end.
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post #3 of 38
10/9/11 at 9:43am
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q4/2010_audi_s4_vs._2009_bmw_335i-comparison_tests
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post #4 of 38
10/10/11 at 11:11am
I have a 2011 S4, spent months going back and forth and in the end I couldnt be happier with my decision, the 335 just looks dated imo, especially the interior, and the rear sports diff. option on the s4 makes a huge diff.

Antoher consideration, the 335 is getting a complete revamp, def. wouldnt buy one before that happens. now with the S5 unfortunatley it still has the v8 (i think) although I thought it was being ditched this year for the same engine as the s4.... if the s5 still has the v8 i would wait til next years mod comes out, they are doing a refresh that looks real sick and the s/c v6 is a thousand times better engine, including the dual clutch trans that comes with it.

oh one last thing, 335's are a dime a dozen, i see atleast 10 a day, booorring as fuck, i get stares and compliments on my car everywhere i go.
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post #5 of 38
10/10/11 at 7:28pm
Of all the cars in current production, price no object, I would be hard pressed to name 10 cars that are more beautiful than the Audi S5
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post #6 of 38
10/10/11 at 7:46pm
^^^Agreed. S5 hands down in my opinion. I like the dark grey exterior with red interior. (I'm too lazy to look up the real names.)
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post #7 of 38
10/10/11 at 9:39pm
Thread Starter 
Audi S5 ... Yes, that's what I'll get. I know the S5 3.0T won't be out until mid-late next year and I'm not sure I want to wait that long, I guess it'll be a V8. Money wise it's a big chunk of change, so I want to pay all my debt (hopefully December smile.gif ) before I take the plunge.
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post #8 of 38
10/13/11 at 7:14pm
The S5 is sex on wheels, but get ready to deal with carbon build up.
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post #9 of 38
10/15/11 at 12:25pm
I would get a 335 and remap it.
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post #10 of 38
10/15/11 at 2:06pm
S5 hands down.
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post #11 of 38
10/16/11 at 10:51pm
Woops I read it as S4 for some reason. I agree though about the S5 even more now because that's one of the nicest looking cars I have ever seen.
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post #12 of 38
10/17/11 at 4:30pm
My coworker bought one last month. It's silver. IMO silver is the most boring, nondescript car color and the s5 makes even silver look gorgeous
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post #13 of 38
10/24/11 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by anginaprinzmetal View Post

Audi S5 ... Yes, that's what I'll get. I know the S5 3.0T won't be out until mid-late next year and I'm not sure I want to wait that long, I guess it'll be a V8. Money wise it's a big chunk of change, so I want to pay all my debt (hopefully December smile.gif ) before I take the plunge.

just an fyi, the engine isnt the onlything changing for the resfresh, the dated headlights are getting upgraded (to full LED everything) and a few other changes. If I were you I would test drive the S4 and S5 just to get an idea of the different feeling between the V8 tiptronic and dual clutch V6 s-tronic. I liked the S5 look a little more when I pulled the trigger last year but enjoyed the sharp feel of the s-tronic supercharged v6, personally, I am going to be trading my S4 in next year for the refreshed S5.

BTW not sure if you've seen it but the new 3-series is fucking hideous, mainly the front.
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post #14 of 38
10/31/11 at 4:47pm
Depends on your purpose. If purely for cruising and looking good, pick the Audi. I go to the track and chose the 335xi. Based on my experience and the experience of others, the bimmer is a much more balanced car when driven at the limit. The BMW is also better suited to dealing with abuse from track days than the Audi.
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post #15 of 38
10/31/11 at 5:10pm
i haven't driven an s5 before, but i do love bimmers for their driving character. audi lacks that.
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