No it is not better than a 335i. Take it from an avid Audi enthusiast. The company has failed to put in a proper engine (it has a 3.2L V6, 265hp). To add insult to injury it's barely less expensive than a decently equipped 335xi sedan.

Audi's problem is this: too many choices. There are the two A4 engines and the two performance variants. BMW has only one performance model. It simplifies the lineup and leaves more room for price differences. If the A4 3.2 was eliminated, leaving only the A4 2.0T (211hp, 258lb ft, quattro), S4 (3.0 supercharged V6, 330hp, quattro) and RS4 (4.2L n/a V8, 450hp, quattro) it would be perfection. A diesel could be added into the mix as well, with DSG and manual transmissions available on every model. Sounds amazing. I wish I hadn't made it up.

BTW: It looks incredible. But sometimes looks aren't enough. I would definitely pick the 2.0T Avant if I were to get an A4, because it combines the fabulous new four-banger (which has more torque than the V6) with the new Avant's sexy lines. It's fuel efficient, fun, spacious, luxurious and stylish, at a reasonable price.

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'08 BMW X5 4.8i *'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG *'05 Audi S4 Cabriolet

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