I have a 2000 540i, and am looking to upgrade. It looks like a dead heat between the 05 545i and 05 A6 4.2.
BMW has put me in such a difficult position with their pricing, body design, and iDrive.
The first time I saw a 2005 545i I was like 'YUCK!!!'. I mean I really wanted to like it but I just could not as hard as I tried. It truly looks terrible to me, my girlfriend had the exact same reaction.
Meanwhile, the A6 is a very pedestrian Audi design - better in that it doesnt bother me.
The Audi is limited to 130 MPH and although thats unfortunate, I think I've only exceeded that once in the 540i anyway, and just briefly. The
540i is slightly faster in acceleration thanks to the torque if not the HP.I know I'll like driving the BMW more, thats what got me the 540i. I've driven Audis - they are 'smooth' - real smooth, but Im not looking for smooth, I like 'fun'.
Anyways - opinions?