Audi s5 vs bmw 335i car and driver

Apr 03, 2014 car and driver had pitted the 2014 bmw 435i vs. Its appropriate that we start this comparison with the bmw 335i, since the bmw 3 series is considered the bread and butter model for bmw. Listen buddy my father owned a 2008 bmw 335i and my uncle owned a 2012 audi s5. The audi and bmw lead with, and are enabled by, their heritage. Though, thats nothing new among cars with similar setups. Well heres a twist went to the bmw dealership to test drive the m240 what a car.

The m3 is in another league to the s5 the s5s real benchmark is the 335i m sport, not the m3, which is a significantly more powerful car. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2018 audi s3 and 2018 bmw m3. Well, out the door with no superfluous options the car should. A 3series in structure, but with additional chassis gusseting and tweaks to the suspension geometry, the 4series contributes a substantial share.

Car and driver delivers one of the most exciting comparisons in the premium segment. Its also longer overall and wider, with wider wheel tracks. When i bought my s5 the only other car i seriously considered was the 335i, and i selected the s5 based on a looks, b interior appointments, and c no runflat tires. I recently traded a 08 bmw m3 sedan for a 2011 s5 and i am thrilled. Bmw 4 series 2018 40i gran coupe, audi s5 2018 sportback 3. That leaves bmw, which offers the 4 series gran coupe and 3 series gran turismo. In its november issue harhar, the buff book pits the audi s4 quattro against the bmw 335i.

This will not be a professional article with lots of photos and stats for each car, going indepth, toetotoe on each car. The 440i gran coupe was released in 2014, a year after 4 series became the new name. I find it my duty as a bmw driver to go against the stereotype, problem is its really damn enjoyable to accelerate. Our goal is to make this comparison more interesting, an rather than just publishing some technical specs and numbers, we will focus on the visual aspect, the design lines and overall look. Unless you prefer vanilla ice cream to chocolate, the choice seems obvious. The 2014 bmw 435i and the 2014 audi s5 are two of the biggest sellers in the u. Yes i know we have the a5 vs 335i poll, but thats only appearance. They actually selected the 435i m sport for the test, to make sure they had the best possible model to dance with the s5. These vehicles require a premium investment, so its important to know which is the better choice overall and in individual categories, including performance, interiors, safety, and reliability.

You didnt menion acceleration the twin turbos if the 335i im sure gave you a bigger kick in the butt than the s5 v8. Additionally, we analyze how audi and bmw compare in all individual car and suv rankings on our site. Or possibly those of you that have owned both bmw and audi. The guys take the audi s5 for a drive in the snow in this third and final part of our sports coupes comparison. Of the several threads that i found with ttrs and tts and 335i discussed, everyone one of the posters stated they beat or evenly matched a ttrs. Special thanks to my friend for letting us feature his awesome car in the video, please show him some. The audi s4 is the high performance variant of audis compact executive car a4. Page 1 of 2 bmw m3 vs audi s5 2007 posted in conti talk. It just look like you can not afford 335i so you buy 328i. Weight distribution, however, improved slightly 55. Compare the audi s5 vs bmw m3 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. Unlike its rivals, the rs5 features fourwheel drive, audi sports.

Jan 30, 2008 hey guys, im new to this forum and i would love to get your thoughts on what car you would choose. Bmw m gmbh, formerly known as bmw motorsport gmbh, is a high performance division of. Surprisingly, it weighs in seven pounds lighter than the bmw, even if its up 127 on the audi. One of the most popular comparisons these days is the one between audi s5 and bmws topseller, 335i coupe. So on saturday bmw was nice enough to let me drive a new 435i with the msport package and even nicer to let me drive the audi s5 as a point of comparison. Audi ices a mighty 3 by shedding price, and even power. Id already had a few days to enjoy audis suite of driver assistance. Fifth gears vicki pits the audi s5 v8 against the bmw 335i coupe in a power vs. I know there is going to be a bit of bias in this forum and favoritism geared towards the a5. The s5 would be more tractable to drive around in heavy traffic.

They all have six cylinders, and all have allwheel drive. They share similar dimensions, curb weights, engines, option packages, cabins, and infotainment systems. The s4 now compares more closely with the bmw 335i. The 2018 audi s4 and s5 are essentially the same basic vehicle, aside from their body style configurations. I dont think i have ever seen audi lose to a bmw on that site, and as much as i would like to think audi is constantly the better vehicle, i do think there is some bias involved. Mar 17, 2018 2012 bmw 335i coupe vs 2012 audi s5 v6 supercharged drag race from stop, and rolling starts. You need to rev audi to 2900rpm to get the full torque. The fellows over at car and driver decided to challenge the two sport sedans that have been. Special thanks to my friend for letting us feature his awesome car in the.

James and thomas take the new 2020 bmw m340i and pit it against the 2019 audi s4 and the 2019 mercedesbenz c43 amg. Audis s5 sportback is the newest model, having arrived this year as part of the secondgeneration a5 range. Normally, car and driver gets slated for gaming their comparos in bmws favor. Oct 12, 2009 normally, car and driver gets slated for gaming their comparos in bmws favor. An xdrive version of the 440i is available in lefthanddrive markets, though only. Audi and bmw are two fantastic luxury brands that both offer plenty of highly ranked cars and suvs. User ranking drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories. The s4 pips the bimmer at the post, taking first place, rackingup 229 vs. V10 supercar is now available with 30 more hp and rearwheel drive at a 20 percent discount. The quickest 335 ever leads a double life as a sport coupe or effortless cruiser. This will be my personal account of the two cars driven backtoback in about. In one corner is the newest bimmer with 300 horses coming from its twinpower. Again, here in sf bay area, the 3 series car driver may be more than honda civic.

Bmw keeps calling this car a coupe, but of the three. The m5s technical spec is all about connecting the driver to a car that reacts. The guys take the audi s5 for a drive in the snow in this third and final. This is the model that has defined an entire category of automobiles, and the 335i is the best of them all, at least among the bmw 3 lineup.

I find it my duty as a bmw driver to go against the stereotype, problem is its really damn enjoyable to accelerate and do some drifting. The s5 is definitely more luxurious than the 335i on the inside. Mar 28, 2014 see the winner and photos at car and driver. This will be my personal account of the two cars driven backtoback in about an. Also on a side note the 335i has beaten the s5 on more than one occasion not sure. He doesnt need anything terribly fancy but the cars got to. My uncle and dad used to swap cars and my uncle always said all thought my audi has 4 wheel drive the bmw is just more fun. At all times, the s5 feels like a car, not a simulation. May 20, 2007 page 1 of 2 bmw m3 vs audi s5 2007 posted in conti talk. The quasicoupes under examination today are audis a5 sportback and bmws 430i xdrive gran coupe, with the kia stinger here to do its own renegotiating of the set order. Bmw 335i coupe by simona, on september 8, 2007, 06. Remember that the scores in this article may not match up with the scores in other areas of u. I thought it would be interesting to hop over to the bmw forum today and do a thread search for audi and ttrss specifically. I expect it and do not mind it a bit as long as you can.

So, what does a nofrills bmw 3 series coupe with allwheel drive run these days. We examine two of todays top sporty luxury sedans to see which one is better. April 5, 2019 andrew maness photo by andrew maness cars. One of the most popular car comparisons out there is back once again.