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07-30-2012, 08:00 PM | #1 |
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Please provide feedback: S4 vs 535Xi, will explain
Hi Guys,
yes S4 and Bmw5 are separate categories , S4 /3 , A6/5 series but 1) I do not like the F30 especially the interior and dislike the A6 looks/seats etc 2) I like the S4 interior over f30 but i think the 5 interior and comfort seats are better than the S4 3)F10 msport 535xi in white looks very nice and i think in that config it drives well, steers well and is comfier over S4, where the S4 is more sportier like the F30 4) I sold my boxster s and may get the newer version sometime next year The main reason i wanna get the 5 over the S4 is the superior luxury feel with enough sportinness , So forum members who had experience with b8 S4 and 535/550, please provide your feedback. I will really appreciate your opinions Thanks |
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What is it you are looking for in a car? Canyon carver, straight line moster, luxury sport car, sport/luxury car, sport sedan and a little luxury?
As you said, they are different cars and in different classes. The only person who can decide what you want...is you. Go drive them...drive them like you would normally drive them. If you just use them for a jaunt out in the mountains around you home, do that. If you will use it to commute in a lot of stop and go, or on a bad road, do that. Only you can determine what you want. It's like trying to compare a 2004 Lexus GS and a M3.Both had 300hp, but one was a streetable race car, and the other (lexus) was a luxury performance car. One could fit 2 easily, plus two short people in the back. The other could fit 4 easily and up to 5. One can be taken anywhere on any road and not beat you up, the other can't. One is a comfortable cruiser, the other was a canyon carver. Both were around 50k well optioned. Some people would have opted for the M3, others for the GS, and still others (probably most of the people on this board) would have gone a third way. One thing I would suggest is that you drive a year old version of each car. I did and I was disappointed in how the Audi had held up (A6) vs the BMW 550s/535s...YMMV. Good luck |
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07-30-2012, 09:28 PM | #3 |
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Thanks stoneHauler, your reccomendation is spot on
It is funny that when I test drive, I push a car a lot to see how it handles but when I own and going thru regular commute, I am just trying to be as comfortable as possible with good lane changing capabilities and some fun around twisty bends, less that 75% what I push during test drives, lol I test drove both but , the S4 handles great but is not as comfy as 5, so as you said I guess i should be ready to sacrifice the go cart if I want the comfiness of the 5 IMO the 535 xi m sport( which is same as sport) did handle well but compared to S4 or 335 it falls short as expected, the same way 5 handles much better than 7 |
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07-31-2012, 03:31 AM | #4 |
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Night and day, as expected you're going to get tons more with the f10 tha
The Audi. Plus it a BMW say no more. Looks wise and performance wise the BMW takes the cake Any day of the week!!
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It's a BMW, say no more? Not anymore. BMW has been moving toward luxury and Audi toward sport. I'm not saying Audi has surpassed BMW, but it's now far from a slam dunk. Unfortunate. Performance wise BMW takes the cake? Not even close comparing the 535xi and S4. The handling of the S4 with Audi's sport differential is closer to my Porsche than my BMW. The Audi has 30+ more hp in a much lighter car. And BMW has really botched its first electric power steering application ruining the brand's historically famous steering feel and feedback. Don't get me wrong. I think the OP should opt for the BMW as well. But you can't just dismiss Audi anymore. Last edited by hinckley; 07-31-2012 at 04:46 AM.. |
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And ofcourse the 5-series looks 10x better than a small audi, but that is coming from a 5-owner who obviously prefer big fat and sporty(looks) over small and sporty(looks). Yours might differ!
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07-31-2012, 09:38 AM | #8 |
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I disagree, I think the F10 is the perfect combination of sport and comfort, the old 5 is more toward sport and the ride comfort suffers.
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I took a hard look at the S4 when I was shopping for my car. I have a couple of recommendations: if you buy the S4 make sure you include the Sport Differential among your options, it transforms the car into a much better handler. If you buy the 535i make sure you include the IAS among your options. I noticed you are buying the x but I don't think IAS is available with all wheel drive - so this is just in case you end up buying an i instead. Finally if you can pay a few dollars more (not many) and don't mind the reduced fuel economy - do go for the 550, the engine is just sublime.
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I was in the same boat as you and extensively test drove both cars (and ended up getting bmw). S4 was smaller, less luxurious, felt slightly faster with slightly better handling. However, the 535's technology and comfort were tenfold superior. Plus it is more professional looking, while the s4 is more of a "toy". If this is going to be a day-to-day commute type of a car, I'd recommend the 535xi.
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This thread is pretty interesting as the same options have passed through my thought process. My first luxury [sporty] car is a BMW 135 and I have never driven an audi.
I keep hearing about the longevity of audi vs BMW on several threads. Is this true?The only thing that makes me think about audi is its AWD and I always wanted to try it[ I am not a blind fanboy of anything]. I wouldn't try an audi if it falls apart in a couple of years though. To the OP..I think theS4 might be sportier and nimbler than the 535.The 535 might be more luxurious comparatively. I haven't driven either [ being honest ]. |
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I somewhat agree with you, the 2012 S4 has the Audi 2G MMI, which is a pretty old system. The BMW's current navi is a bit better then the 2G MMI, but not by much. The new Audi 3G MMI which is in the 2012 A6 is a bit better than the current 535i's navi. Overall, I would say they are both pretty much equal technology wise.
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The 5 series have a wide screen and the S4 doesnt. The lastest iDrive is better than the Audi 2G MMI. The gauages are nicer on the 5 series as well. Keep in mind that the A4/S4 series wasnt design to compete with the 5 series. If we compare the 5 series with the A6/S6, then I would say the Audi 3G MMI is better than the iDrive and the navigation is better in the Audi as well. The A6/S6 also have much nicer gauges than the 5 series. The screen is about the same size, but I am not too carzy about Audi's pop up screen.
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why13, get a BMW 535i M-Sport and chip it with BMS. I test drove a the S4 recently, just for kicks. Now that I own an F10, the S4 feels like a bit of a downgrade.
The S4 performance is sporty and the handling is crisp, but so is an EVO X or Corvette GS. For the price, you can get into a pre-owned E90 M3 or E60 M5 if you want a car that you can track. My point is, the F10 is a great balance of beauty, performance, and luxury. There are plenty of quick cars out there for $55-$60k, but would you want to drive it everyday? |
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If you stack up the options evenly, the S4 is more in the price of the 335 than the M3.
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