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Old 06-10-2008, 10:58 AM   #21
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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - Comparison Test: 2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

Even if I don't think the styling of the A4 is up there the rest of the car is just great!
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Old 06-10-2008, 01:15 PM   #22
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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - Comparison Test: 2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

Τhe A4 is clearly the best car in the segment right now. It has only possitives and nothing negative.

Here in Greece A4 has won all the tests against C class and 3 series in every one of our car magazines.
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Old 06-10-2008, 02:20 PM   #23
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Here in Greece A4 has won all the tests against C class and 3 series in every one of our car magazines.

It has done very well in Swedish magazines too, scoring really good in loading capacity, comfort and interior design compared to the competition. Doing not so well in the driving dynamics, engines and economy departments.
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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - Comparison Test: 2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

Speaking of 3-series, a facelift is coming soon. Wonder how much that is going to improve an already good car.
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Speaking of 3-series, a facelift is coming soon. Wonder how much that is going to improve an already good car.
Good question, the brand new competition has not been able to properly beat the relatively old 3-series.
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Good question, the brand new competition has not been able to properly beat the relatively old 3-series.
Let alone beat, when it comes to all important aspects like dynamics and performance, it is not even close.
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It has done very well in Swedish magazines too, scoring really good in loading capacity, comfort and interior design compared to the competition. Doing not so well in the driving dynamics, engines and economy departments.
Ηere in most magazines A4 is said to be very close to 3 series in dynamics and better than C class. Also better than both in braking distances and gearbox.

Also the 1.8 TFSI engine is said to offer better performance than BMW's 2.0 lt with 170 hp and Merc's C180 Kompressor engine.
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Also the 1.8 TFSI engine is said to offer better performance than BMW's 2.0 lt with 170 hp and Merc's C180 Kompressor engine.
I have also heard that the 1.8TFSI is a gem, no doubt Audi have done a great job with the new A4.
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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - Comparison Test: 2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

I've driven the new Audi A4 and yes it is a nice car but so is E90 and C-class. I wouldnt go trade my E90 or C-class becuase I think Im getting a better car if I buy a A4. All three are close to each other, it comes down to personal preferences and you cant go wrong with neither of them.
But I can understand why Audi owners are changing their old A4 to the new A4. Natural step and its a more fresh design than old A4 and a larger backseat if that is important.

I drove my BMW directly after I drove the new A4 and steering, gearbox and handling is better in my car. but I didnt expect anything else either.
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Re: Edmunds Inside Line - Comparison Test: 2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

In this comparison, I'll take the Benz... yea you heard it right.

I still love the E90 and the facelift is coming along nicely. The one thing thing that neither the Benz or Audi can touch is BMW's twin turbo inline six. That alone is enough for me to buy the car... the best engine I've ever driven... minus the V10 of course
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