There are not enough lap times for the A4 to make too many comparisons. We do have same-day testing for the 335i coupe against the S5 (by Autozeitung, where they both got identical times). Shouldn't the S5 be faster than the A4 and S3?
We also have same-day testing for the 335i coupe against the RS4 (by Car & Driver, where the 335i was faster). There is also a test by Cars in Action of South Africa, where the 335i sedan and RS4 lapped in about the same time (2:06.9 and 2:07.0), though on different days.

The new S4 chassis is better odly enough has a better chassis than the S5 even though they are based on the MLP solution. The S5 s more of a relaxed tourer really, on the track its nothing special hence the S3 being faster than it on a couple tracks.

guys may I remind you this is a thread about M3 and 335i. A guy chosing between these two cars. This isnt internal combustion, this 3 series section.

JustMe for moderator

Im already a Moderator since years ago on this board. So I suggest you arent cocky in the future Keep you friends close and you enemies closer

y do you think hes a Executive steve??????????????????

If price tag is not that big of a deal, M3 hands down. The noise alone is worth the price hike. However, you will not get a better car for the money than the 335i. That thing is an absolute monster that will satisfy you 90 percent of the time.

Case and point:

IMO, the 335 is a MUCH better value for money car. Its not an ///M but I would probably be amongst the few that would take a 335 over an M3. If you live in NA, you have access to companies such as DINAN and and more importantly "Vishu Tuning" which have insane mod packages out for the 335. With a simple ECU remap you will be killing M3's, in a straight line (which is more likely to happen then racing an M3 around a track). Hartge also offers a L5 Limited slip differential for the 335 which makes things alot more exciting.

I enjoy modding cars a little here and there, so for this reason I guess the 335 does appeal more to me then the M3 and the fact that you can have $16K spare change to spend on mods makes it all the more intimidating.... so 335 for me. Look on the bright side, if it still feels slow or un-impressive, you can always just trade it in for the M3 at a later stage.

Unbelievable how it "pulls"...

If anyone can share published times from these two cars on the same track, same driver/same day (ideally) I'd appreciate it.

I'm sure this seems anal to some of you, sorry to anyone who feels that way...