Vs AutoZeitung: Audi 3.2FSI quattro vs BMW 330i vs Mercedes C350

[KokkenTor]

Anyone in Germany who can tell us someting about this AutoZeitung test between "the three big Germans"? The headline for the test is "Close run".

 

[DeDe]

I can tell one thing: A4 will be the winner, that's sure

 

[fortuner]

i would say the c class won ............

 

[Merc1]

I don't know who won, but the BMW looks the least attractive in that picture. The MB and Audi look so much fresher.

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[Zafiro]

its a crappy shot on that bimmer and the colour is bloody unattractive as well.
I think A4 won the comparison and 330i on second place.

 

[bum-man]

The 3er sedan has aged horribly, the facelift can't come soon enough.

 

[cawimmer430]

Just checked their website and some German car forums for info on this: nothing.

Autozeitung is not sold in any magazine / book downtown Mühldorf but only at the trainstation. I might head up there and have a look at it and perhaps secretly photograph the review without getting caught (hopefully).

 

[Deleted member 25]

Don't who won but i would take the Bimmer straight, the engine under its bonnet is for me one of the finest engines in the world.

 

[bmer]

Autozeitung is not sold in any magazine / book downtown Mühldorf but only at the trainstation. I might head up there and have a look at it and perhaps secretly photograph the review without getting caught (hopefully).

Good luck, 007!

 

[far2000]

mercs engine is prehistoric.....gimme a 335i.....best in class at the moment imo.....wich shud hav been tested here...

 

[Centurion]

I'd put my money on that the A4 comes out on top. Probably has the best engine as well, I love VAGs engine program.

 

[Tumbo]

The A4 won this test.
And it sure has the best front imo. The 3er needs a facelift... It looks old next to it's much fresher german fellows.

 

[Mr Robert]

The A4 won this test.
And it sure has the best front imo. The 3er needs a facelift... It looks old next to it's much fresher german fellows.

I would say that with the M-sport the 3-series is still on top but like this, whithout, it's no fun at all... great timing by BMW with FL for the 3-series.

 

[bmer]

I'd put my money on that the A4 comes out on top. Probably has the best engine as well, I love VAGs engine program.

I doubt that engine part. The 3.2 FSI is a great engine but even though it's 0,2 liters bigger it produces 7 hp less power and the average consumption to the EU standard is 1,2 liters higher than comparable BMW model (330xi, as the 3.2 FSI has quattro standard). And that's before we take the engine characteristics into consideration. This is a quote from Motor Trend's editor-in-chief Angus McKenzie (posted yesterday):

I know most automakers like V-6s because they’re a more compact package than an inline six, but I’ve yet to drive one that truly overcomes the noise, vibration and harshness issues inherent in the vee configuration. (Memo BMW: Never, ever build a V-6.)

The best of Porsches, the worst of Porsches | New Cars Blog at Motor Trend

 

[CorpusCallosum]

Am I the only one who thinks that the LED light design, that swoopy curve, ruin the front styling of the Audi. I have sen the car in person and I did not like it all. Look very tacky for a luxury vehicle. It actually reminded me of something nissan or say Cadillac would do make there cars 'seem' more special.

They ruin the headlight and front end styling of this great looking vehicle to me. The 3 Series still looks great in person especially with the M Pack. Is does, however, need a facelift to keep up with the pack.

I don't think any of these vehicles are a great design. They all pass and look ok doing so but not one is a stand design or a future classic...

 

[Tumbo]

Am I the only one who thinks that the LED light design, that swoopy curve, ruin the front styling of the Audi.

No, you are not the only one. I have said it from the beginning, that they look like som cheap IKEA christmas lighs.
I'd rather have the A5/S5 design. They look amazing!

 

[Zafiro]

I doubt that engine part. The 3.2 FSI is a great engine but even though it's 0,2 liters bigger it produces 7 hp less power and the average consumption to the EU standard is 1,2 liters higher than comparable BMW model (330xi, as the 3.2 FSI has quattro standard). And that's before we take the engine characteristics into consideration. This is a quote from Motor Trend's editor-in-chief Angus McKenzie (posted yesterday):



The best of Porsches, the worst of Porsches | New Cars Blog at Motor Trend

the 330i engine has won several engine awards. Dont forget that

 

[Zafiro]

No, you are not the only one. I have said it from the beginning, that they look like som cheap IKEA christmas lighs.
I'd rather have the A5/S5 design. They look amazing!

I like the new A4 but just like Xenon lights its not standard and have to pay extra to get it the it for your A4.

 

[bmer]

No, you are not the only one. I have said it from the beginning, that they look like som cheap IKEA christmas lighs.
I'd rather have the A5/S5 design. They look amazing!

LOL I actually like both A4's and A5's LEDs. They look stunning IRL!

the 330i engine has won several engine awards. Dont forget that

Very true, my friend!

 

[Zafiro]

I took a quick look today.

Winner: A4
1. Audi
2. BMW
3. MB

330i had the fastest laptime, highest slalom speed and was the fastest car up to 180 km/h.

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Also german Automotorsport compared bmw 325i Touring against C-class Wagon and the bimmer won this comparison.
Seem to me that the new C-class have hard time winning car comparisons in the media.