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i'm intregued by this article, can you point me in some direction to it? with a doubt superior to quattro yet they are tied for first??? and by what aspects did mb out engineer the orignal 4wd car maker? im just curious thanks!

TwiBlueG35

The new 2.0L I4 Turbo engine has 258lb-ft of torque, now that is the deal breaker for me. I would choose 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro. In fact, I would rank these entry level luxury sports sedan in the following order:

1. BMW 335i sedan
2. Lexus IS350
3. Infiniti G37 sedan
4. Audi A4 2.0T
5. BMW 328i sedan
7. Lexus IS250
8. Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
9. Audi A4 3.2
10. Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport
11. Acura TL TYPE S
12. Acura TSX

bad co

don't need to speak German to understand this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyKstZ6a5ag

DustinV

I read it sometime ago in either an Autobild or AutoMotorundSport magazine at a local cafe (I don't buy them), definitely one of them. I can try looking for it on their websites. When I find it, I will post I will post it here for your benefit. Can you read German?

DustinV

Aha, a different review with a different outcome. Quattro is definitely a great AWD system, as are XI and 4Matic. Different publications will always get different results and more importantly different preferences.

I speak German by the way (part of my job). The Audi Allroad Quattro tested here had the most torque and the most efficient means of channeling that torque to the wheels without causing uncontrollable wheelspin. Mated to a Quattro AWD system, it is bound to impress.

By the way, the review I read didn't test the cars in the winter but more in everyday driving situations and wet weather.


EDIT: Wow, the RX totally failed this test!

tex2670

If it's all about looks, no one posting here is going to be able to help. Your friend should get what he/she likes. I haven't been thrilled with the looks of the Audi in recent years (I haven't seen an '09) in person, but as an overall package, it would definitely be higher on my list than the MB.