Vs 4Car: Audi A4 vs BMW 3-series vs Mercedes C-klass

[KokkenTor]

4Car gives new A4 4 stars in their first review, the same as the new C-class. The 3-series gets 4,5 stars. So, the summary of the cars are as follows:

"Summary of the Audi A4
Price Range: £19,925 to £30,075

Assets
Style, interior quality, space, huge boot.

Drawbacks
V6 cars feel nose-heavy, handling not as entertaining as some of the competition.

Verdict
Meets expectations in almost all areas - problem is it doesn't exceed them."


"Summary of the BMW 3-Series
Price Range: £21,035 to £37,530

Assets
Best in class to drive, exceptional build quality, excellent engines.

Drawbacks
Rear cabin space is tight.

Verdict
With engines ranging from great to brilliant, and a chassis that suits them all, this is the one to go for if the driving experience is a priority. Short on visual drama, but well built and easy to live with."



"Summary of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2007-)
Price Range: £19,672 to £50,297

Assets
Roomy, composed, comfortable, with a choice of good engines.

Drawbacks
Short on flair.

Verdict
A bigger, better car that's at its finest when it's most like the E-Class."


Audi A4 (200 | Road Test Review | 4car | channel4.com

 

[NarutoRamen]

My choice?

1. C
2. A4
3. 3er.

 

[EnI]

My choice?

1. 3er
2. 3er
3. 3er

 

[NarutoRamen]

^^Didn't see that coming Eni.

 

[Bruce]

My choice?

1. C
2. A4
3. 3er.

Ditto, Ramen.

 

[Tarek]

My choice?

1. C
2. A4
3. 3er.

+1

 

[Zafiro]

1. bmw
2. C-class/A4

 

[CorpusCallosum]

3 series for me too... not because im biased but i do believe that it still is best in class

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Thanks!

Though I would hardly say the 3-er has exceptional build quality
It's good but nor exceptional and certainly not class leading.

Is there a full review?

 

[LaArtist]

My choice?

1. C
2. A4
3. 3er.

second that

 

[NarutoRamen]

Ha ha ha...I feel like a leader. So many people have agreed with my choice.

It comes to show how much of a difference 1 generation can make.

 

[RICHBOY]

1) A4
2) C-Class
3) 3-Series

The side profile of the B8 A4 is far more appealing then the C-Class and the E90 3-Series imo.



There's no need to compare interiors I'm sure you would agree?!

 

[chonkoa]

1. 3er
2. A4
3. C Class

 

[Sunny]

3er for me too... still the king of performance in this sector despite being older.

The other 2 definitely looks fresher but it is a pity though that both Merc and Audi missed a golden opportunity to take the fight to BMW with a better engine line up.

 

[Sunny]

1) A4
2) C-Class
3) 3-Series

The side profile of the B8 A4 is far more appealing then the C-Class and the E90 3-Series imo.



There's no need to compare interiors I'm sure you would agree?!

There is no need to compare performance... I am sure you would agree?

the white one A4 look faboulos though.

 

[RICHBOY]

There is no need to compare performance... I am sure you would agree?

the white one A4 look faboulos though.

If we're talking about the lesser models you could be right, but throw RS and M into the equation and I couldn't disagree with you more!

 

[Sunny]

If we're talking about the lesser models you could be right, but throw RS and M into the equation and I couldn't disagree with you more!

I though this thread was about lesser models. Of course I could bring the CSL into the equation

 

[RICHBOY]

I though this thread was about lesser models. Of course I could bring the CSL into the equation

Bring it if you think it matters, just make sure you bring a protective cup as well! Just so I'm straight on the point your trying to make, what Audi model were you going to compare it against!

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Just wanting to clarifying... that new A4 pic, that isn't the standard version right?.. is it an S-line variant or something similar?

If so, then it'd be great to compare apples to apples.

 

[Sunny]

Bring it if you think it matters, just make sure you bring a protective cup as well! Just so I'm straight on the point your trying to make, what Audi model were you going to compare it against!

Well, how is it BMW's fault that Audi can't make a car as fast as the CSL? And my whole point is that there is always a faster 3er than an A4 ... for now.

And oh, I didn't know Audi fans had such squishy balls... j/k.