Appearance; A5 or 335i

[Deutsch]

Don't know what happend today, but I showed a co worker these pics @ work and the A5's design just all clicked (it makes sense now that the initial over analytical phase has passed that is so typical when you're looking at pictures of a new car for the 1st time), he even had a positive response as well. So much so I think he might consider buying an A5 once they become available.

 

[RICHBOY]

Don't know what happend today, but I showed a co worker these pics @ work and the A5's design just all clicked (it makes sense now that the initial over analytical phase has passed that is so typical when you're looking at pictures of a previously unrevealed car), he even had a positive response as well. So much so I think he might consider buying an A5 once they become available.

I'd also like to purchase the S5 when it's made available, the only problem is the Audi dealer won't offer me more than a bag of nickles for my 01 CL500!

 

[King-B]

I'm not feeling the curved line going across the side of the Audi. It makes the nose look too big. On the other hand, the interior is perfect. It looks just like a a fighter jet cockpit. Saab should learn alittle from Audi.

-Give me the 335i please-

 

[RICHBOY]

I'm not feeling the curved line going across the side of the Audi. It makes the nose look too big. On the other hand, the interior is perfect. It looks just like a a fighter jet cockpit. Saab should learn alittle from Audi.

-Give me the 335i please-

Not just Saab!

 

[Matt]

On the other hand, the interior is perfect. It looks just like a a fighter jet cockpit. Saab should learn alittle from Audi.

It looks absolutely nothing like a fighter jet cockpit....

 

[RICHBOY]

It looks absolutely nothing like a fighter jet cockpit....

More like a Gulf Stream 5!

 

[EnI]

Dimension comparison:

E92 3er vs. A5

L: 4,580mm vs. 4,625mm
W: 1,782mm vs. 1,854mm (incl mirrors: 1,985mm vs. 1,981mm)
H: 1,395mm vs. 1,372mm (335i vs S5: 1,375mm vs. 1,369mm)

Wheelbase: 2,760mm vs. 2,751mm

Front overhang: 771mm vs. 860mm (S5: 850mm)
Rear overhang: 1,049mm vs. 1,014mm (S5: 1,024mm)

Front track: 1,500mm vs. 1,590mm (335i vs S5: 1,500mm vs. 1594mm)
Rear track: 1,513mm vs. 1,577mm (335i vs S5: 1,507mm vs. 1,581mm)

Headroom front: 975mm vs. 993mm
Headroom back: 934mm vs. 914mm

Elbowroom front: 1,459mm vs. 1,378mm
Elbowroom back: 1,403mm vs. 1,342mm





PS: 1 inch = 25.4mm ; 1mm = 0.03937 inch





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[RikfromBelgium]

So despite it being wider and longer it is lower. So it has more headspace in the front, but less in the back. And it has les elbowroom no matter where you sit. BMW really pulled of quite a trick with the 3 series interior if even Audi's have smaller interiors.

 

[Deutsch]

NOW THAT IS HOTTER THAN ANY E92. PERIOD.

 

[Zafiro]

NOW THAT IS HOTTER THAN ANY E92. PERIOD.

I disagree

 

[RikfromBelgium]

I agree, in fact I like it even less in that picture. the headlights are too busy and the front bumper looks wrong

 

[darren9]

The A5 will look amazing in person. It is wider and lower than the 3 series coupe.

 

[NarutoRamen]

I disagree

I concur. No way does that A5 look better than any E92...period.

 

[RICHBOY]

I concur. No way does that A5 look better than any E92...period.

Any position on appearance is a pointless discussion, you believe every 3-Series looks better than the A5, and I think the 3-Series is a mini 6-Series. So who's right?

 

[EnI]

 

[LaArtist]

^wow that picture speaks for itself..

 

[EnI]

^wow that picture speaks for itself..

Indeed.

 

[vedjo01]

E92 all the way !
Audi has a lot to learn to compete with 3-er coupe,IMO..Tradition and history is what counts here alot .

 

[EnI]

E92 all the way !
Audi has a lot to learn to compete with 3-er coupe,IMO..Tradition and history is what counts here alot .

A5 looks bulkier & fatter. Very much like Bentley Conti GT. Upright-ish shape. Luxurious stance.

While E92 3er looks more dynamic, slimmer & agiler. Wedgy shape. True sporty stance.

 

[cawimmer430]

I voted for the A5 because it is a newer and fresher design.

But the BMW 3-Series Coupe is equally one of the classiest coupes out there.