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      05-01-2013, 11:30 AM   #51
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Originally Posted by Stash21 View Post
Whilst this probably isn't the best place to get an impartial view. Having had an s4 recently,several Quattro saloons,e39 540i, e65 750i and now a f10 m5. In my opinion on balance I feel the bmw's are better overall than the equivalent audi models. With the m5 being in a different league to my previous cars.

Also agree with the comments that audi RS models are the direct comparator to M. With audi s models being the comparator to the equivalent top petrol engine. S4 to 335i , s6 to 550i.

The new rs6 I suspect will be a special car but believe this is only coming in estate /wagon version.
I drive both a BMW and an Audi and --

In my opinion on balance I feel the bmw's are better overall than the equivalent audi models. +1

With audi s models being the comparator to the equivalent top petrol engine. S4 to 335i , s6 to 550i. +1

With that said, although they are not a one-for-one match, my S4 is about 80% of the M5 for about 60% of the cost. It's a very, very good car.
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