Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI (120 KW) or BMW 330d Touring

always choose rwd or 4wd

The people on the BMW ng will probably tell you to buy the BMW, while those in the AUDI ng will tell you to buy the Audi.

I'm afraid the only way you can decide is to test drive them both, and decide what you prefer based on that experience. One or the other will probably "feel" "better" (you know what I mean) -- get that one. When I drove the Audi, I found nothing lacking or wanting, it just did not "appeal" to me as much as the BMW I ended up buying (325TDS). Can it be just a matter of taste?

As far as maintenance, I figure they're probably comparable, though I've heard there's more options for having your BMW maintained outside of the pricey dealer network than there is for the Audis.

Hope this helps.

Peter

That's easy. If you can get the A4 with Quattro, go for it.

On the other hand, I'd probably go with BMW.

Andreas Neumann schrieb:

Hi!

I had to choose between the same two cars when I decided to buy a new, larger one. First of all, it´s always a good choice to drive the cars by yourself. Should help a lot.

I did, and the decision fell on the Audi. Personally I like the interieur and the overall look of that car more than the BMW. Not to speak about the TDi Engine which runs like hell (no problem for me to leave my father in law with his 530d behind when I step on it) ;).

Now I´m a proud owner of a A4 2.5TDi Avant quattro....

But, again, drive the cars by yourself. It´s always a decision ruled by personal impressions. :) I would choose the Audi again and again.....

Greetings Marc

Have you driven either yet?

I was disappointed by the 2.5V6 TDI, and thought the 1.9 (130) TDI to be much better value. However, the former had done less than 2000 miles. My sister drove the BMW and hated it; she went for a 530 petrol instead.

Neither in the same league as a TT. :)

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"Andreas Neumann" wrote

Yes.

I bought a 330xi over an S4 because:

1) I like the handling of a RWD converted to AWD better than FWD converted to AWD. To me, the Audi felt nose-heavy and even more under-steering than the BMW. 2) I've owned BMWs since 1978. 3) I like the more austere interior available in the BMW. 4) Cost is quite close for the 330xi vs. S4. 5) I like the instant response of non-turbo motors.

IMO, it's really a personal choice of which you like best. Can't comment on which diesel engine is better... Or about wagon vs. sedan, other than to say that the only real advantage to the wagons is that the hatch allows loading larger objects (dimensionally) than the sedan - you can't actually take

*more* stuff, just *bigger* stuff.

Floyd

Think the BMW is better to drive and the Audi's engine is way out of the BMW's league. The BMW's diesel motor even sounds great. (Note: not "for a diesel").

The Audi is just as good an ownership proposition, but its newer design hasn't translated into any specific benefit over the BMW.

I'd say it was the other way around, personally...

;)

Hello everyone again,

I should have been more precise. Of course I did drive both cars, actually I drove the BMW immediately after the Audi. Still the decision was very close.

My impressions (please forgive my sometimes poor translations from German):

- They both have a high quality standard and a good handling.

Pro Audi:

- The Audi has the more appealing interieur. I especially liked the Audi sports steering wheel.

- The Audi has more loading capacity.

- The Audi is cheaper.

Pro BMW:

- The BMW engine runs better (which is what one would expect from 204 PS vs

162 PS). According to the numbers Audi itself gives - no A4 quattro was available for test-driving - choosing the A4 quattro instead won't improve matters much, at least engine wise, as the 4WD seems to smallow most of those additional 18 PS. And upgrading to quattro negates a large advantage the A4 has: the significantly lower price.

- The BMW has slightly more space on the back seats.

- The BMW has the better seats. Especially the sports-seats felt more comfortable that the sports-seats in the Audi, also because they have more adjustment options.

- According to several car magazines (I did NOT test this myself :-)) the BMW has the better brakes.

In the end I have chosen the BMW, mostly because of the impressive engine. :-)

I would like to thank everyone for her/his helpful comments.

Andreas

The New S4 V8 4.2 is naturally aspirated and universally greeted with delight. and in everyday all condition driving will be quicker and safer than the M3.

There needs to be no rain, good tarmac surfaces for the M3's on the limit handling and will probably be the better track car for sideways on action etc. but we don't drive in these conditions generally so the S4 V8 is the better car. IMHO. One minor gripe is that the S4 V8 is a little too understated and needs Audi to get their act together with new wheel designs. Other than that it's a peach and the Avant looks the business too.

Gez.

In my opinion the AUDI doesn't say much........

Whereas the BMW has a "sort" of reputation. THere are very few cars that I would give a second look at when buying.

Ford - if the designs were better and the cars were bigger.

Rover - when they get rid of the jelly mould shape.

Mercedes - nice car but easily mistaken for a taxi

Jaguar ---- Takes a lot of beating now especially with the V8 engines (4.2) and the revamped transmission etc..... My next car I think

Audi -- no thanks --------------- the choice is BMW or Jaguar if you haven't looked yet!

Hugh

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Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK

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