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BMW 328 vs. Audi S4 Review

How the BMW 328 stacks up against the Audi S4 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 BMW 328
Price Range: $32,850 - $44,550
2010 Audi S4
Price: $45,900
BMW 328 vs. Audi S4 Review

Utility
Neither the BMW nor the S4 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Audi is a genuine sportscar.

Dimensions
The Audi S4 is a little more ponderous than the BMW 3 Series. The BMW 3 Series's tank is approximately the same size as the Audi S4's, though the Audi S4's is a bit more capacious. The BMW 3 Series and the Audi S4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Audi S4 than with the BMW 3 Series.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the BMW 3 Series to the dealership as the Audi S4. In terms of gas mileage, the BMW 3 Series beats the Audi. The Audi S4 will tax your gas budget substantially more than the BMW 3 Series will. When it comes to MSRP, the BMW 3 Series costs quite a bit less than the Audi S4.

Handling
The Audi S4 has considerably bigger tires than the BMW. Remember that bigger tires could improve handling, while smaller tires could provide better handling in deep snow. With their similar turning circles, the Audi S4 and the BMW 3 Series definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW 3 Series's engine is significantly smaller than the S4's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Audi S4 is substantially more powerful than the BMW 3 Series. The BMW 3 Series could learn a lesson or two from the Audi S4 when it comes to pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the BMW 3 Series offers a bit more head room than the Audi S4, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the 3 Series offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Audi S4, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The Audi and the BMW 3 Series have the same basic after-sale protection.

Other
The BMW 3 Series produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Audi.

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