BMW 335i Coupe vs. Audi A5: Too Close To Call!

By Rob

Editor-in-Chief

This was our closest Showroom Showdown in quite some time. Lots of people around the office were predicting an easy victory for the Bimmer—mostly because of its superior hp to weight ratio—but by my count, both cars got 36 votes. So we’re calling this one a tie, folks. Ryan is pretty happy.

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Posted at 6:42 pm in 335i, A5, Audi, BMW, Showroom Showdown

Comments

palemoonlight
Feb 23, 2009 at 1:06 am

Audi all the way I say! BMW is an old mans car I think!

Anonymous
Dec 10, 2008 at 1:15 pm

bmw 320 diesel is 150bhp.audi a4/a6 is 130bhp.bmw will leave any audi and its moronic driver sitting at the lights!

Anonymous
Nov 23, 2008 at 4:50 pm

audi/volkswagon are junk,constant starting,turbo failures,headgasket and cooling system troubles,it is not possible to get 6 weeks, never mind 6 months trouble free driving out of these junkers.built by morons , and driven by morons.

Mo
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:18 am

I previously owned an Audi and I can tell you that it is the most unreliable car I have ever had! I think only alfa Romeo can be more troublesome and costly!

Ok they look nicer than BMWs of late, but not all. And the BMW 3 series coupe is a very nice looker and drives much better than any audi, be it quattro or FWD. I have went for one and I can tell you without hesitation: unless you are really patient, with lots of money and time to spend on car rental and repairs, stay away from AUDI!!!

R.Cardona
Oct 22, 2008 at 3:00 pm

The real beauty of any car lies beyond the paint and trim and performance. There are reliability problems with autos from Germany. Audi for one, is weak in the US market due to low second ownership due to reliability and lack of engineering support. Audi also has a record for charging excess labor rates and the time needed for repairs. My TT has been in the shop 8 times just for a windshield reservoir (that keeps breaking and leaking even after two years!) as well as the left headlight sprayer unit. This has been replaced 3 times. The last one broke the first time used! Each of this items was replaced in 45 minutes yet Audi charges over 2 hours @ 96 bucks an hour. The issues with the turbo, timing belt, leaks, oil sludge, etc. is very expensive. Even Kia seems to build more reliable cars that Audi. Buy Audis at your own risk and please have a nice savings account; you will need it.

Used Audi
Oct 22, 2008 at 2:37 pm

BMW may have a more popular name, but the Audi is pure class and there is no way a BMW is gonna beat an Audi (especially with the people who drive BMWs – most too stuck up to care).

The Audi is a gorgeous car, and wins hands down!!!

James Rockwell
Oct 20, 2008 at 9:52 pm

In my opinion(which matters), is that Audi still does not hold the same presence in the marketplace as a BMW.

Sim
Oct 18, 2008 at 5:09 am

Audi is awesome!

1988montecarloss
Oct 18, 2008 at 3:09 am

i like the looks of the audi but the speed of the bmw i didnt know which to vote for so i didnt.

Anonymous
Oct 17, 2008 at 9:20 pm

audi all the way

Nes!
Oct 17, 2008 at 8:33 pm

It’s only fair to call it a tie!

Chris
Oct 17, 2008 at 6:59 pm

lmao!!
i was gonna vote, but i procrastinated and didnt
im not telling you which car i wouldve voted for though. just cuz i want it to remain a tie