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Old 08-20-2013, 12:39 PM
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2013 Mercedes c300 or 2013 Audi a4??

Ok so I have the c class and someone I know bought a 2013 Audi a4. I know this is an MB website but, seriously and honestly is the Audi comparable to us? Give me you're bias opinions.
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Audi is comparable...

I just picked up my 300sport and we were looking at the Audi...although it is nice...it wasnt as nice as the 300sport

plus the Audi salespeople were ****
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audi is boring, not as smooth to ride nor sportive. i don't understand why people buy audi when they can have a merc or bmw for the same price.
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Honestly, if you need/REQUIRE AWD, Quattro is the world standard. So, that's out of the way...

The Audi A4 is definitely in the same league as the C Class. I looked at the updated 2013 A4 when I got my 2013 C. I would have been totally happy with the Audi, it's just that I've had many Audis and never had an MB. I wanted to try to MB and I know I made the right choice for me. And I also feel that the A4 has grown too large. It is no longer small. The C is still a small car. I'm sure that will change with the W205

But no one should ever discount VW/Audi. The Audi A4 Premium Plus with NAV and comparably equipped to my C250 cost MORE. There was a time when Audi's were cheaper....
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Thanks for all of your input guys. Well I use to drive a BMW m3 then traded that in for an Audi q7 family car I literally cried lol then had a Lexus is300 as a commuter then traded that in for a MB but I was also eyeing the Audi a4 but to be honest I'm
Glad I got my Benz instead, but it still
Doesn't drive like the m3 but I needed all wheel drives.
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Originally Posted by MickiesC300
Thanks for all of your input guys. Well I use to drive a BMW m3 then traded that in for an Audi q7 family car I literally cried lol then had a Lexus is300 as a commuter then traded that in for a MB but I was also eyeing the Audi a4 but to be honest I'm
Glad I got my Benz instead, but it still
Doesn't drive like the m3 but I needed all wheel drives.
well comparing to an m3 you'd have to take an AMG... and since the C63 doesn't have 4matic the E63 S 4MATIC should be your car
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I don't like how it looks I like the more aggressive look the e63 I don't know something about it doesn't catch my attention. Besides I don't need a fast car anymore I'm
Happy with it. Thanks for introducing me that though
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The a4 may look sexy with the refresh but that vw 2.0t only has 211 hp and sounds like a lawn mower. 2013 c300 4matic is a 3.5 v6 and has 256 hp and probably cost the same where I live.

That 2.0t has a lots of problems

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The a4 may look sexy with the refresh but that vw 2.0t only has 211 hp and sounds like a lawn mower. 2013 c300 4matic is a 3.5 v6 and has 256 hp and probably cost the same where I live.

That 2.0t has a lots of problems
It's cheaper here where I live but not by much. After getting a Mercedes I like them more than the Audi. And the c300 is definitely sexier.
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It's cheaper here where I live but not by much. After getting a Mercedes I like them more than the Audi. And the c300 is definitely sexier.
Have you seem the face lift e class yet? They look boss probably my next car (e63 amg coupe)
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Why you don't think for BMW F30?
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Originally Posted by MickiesC300
Ok so I have the c class and someone I know bought a 2013 Audi a4. I know this is an MB website but, seriously and honestly is the Audi comparable to us? Give me you're bias opinions.

The Audi made my cross shopping list but didnt make the top 3.

Reasons I didn't buy one:
1-I would never buy a FWD audi.
2-I had more power in my previous car (I wanted to make my next car faster).
3-A Turbo is more to maintain (I plan to keep this purchase for 7-10 years).
4-The W204 will be the last C Class you can buy that is made in Germany (so to me it was perfect timing).
5-My wife and I wanted to try a car with panoramic moon roof (so pretty much all the other cars lost on this one).

Reasons I want one:
1-The transmission (8-speed auto or 7-speed DC)
2-A Turbo is easy to tune (more bang for the buck).
3-Interior is always top notch.

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The Audi made my cross shopping list but didnt make the top 3.

Reasons I didn't buy one:
1-I would never buy a FWD audi.
2-I had more power in my previous car (I wanted to make my next car faster).
3-A Turbo is more to maintain (I plan to keep this purchase for 7-10 years).
4-The W204 will be the last C Class you can buy that is made in Germany (so to me it was perfect timing).
5-My wife and I wanted to try a car with panoramic moon roof (so pretty much all the other cars lost on this one).

Reasons I want one:
1-The transmission (8-speed auto or 7-speed DC)
2-A Turbo is easy to tune (more bang for the buck).
3-Interior is always top notch.

If I were to buy a A4(vw) I would either spent the extra and get a S4(real Audi) or smack myself in the head for not getting a S4.

1. DSG (s tronic transmissions)
2. Superchaged v6 has about 400hp (333hp is underrated)
3. optional sports LSD!!!
4. Better interior (bucket seats, real carbon fiber etc)
5. Better exterior (quad extaust, S body kit, grill mirror etc)
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Originally Posted by snowmuch
If I were to buy a A4(vw) I would either spent the extra and get a S4(real Audi) or smack myself in the head for not getting a S4.
../.

That's a whole lot of woulda coulda shouldas.
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Originally Posted by edgalang
That's a whole lot of woulda coulda shouldas.
Test drive both and you will see my point
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Test drive both and you will see my point
I have...and on the track as well. But it's obvious yo don't see mine.
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Originally Posted by edgalang
I have...and on the track as well. But it's obvious yo don't see mine.
If it's not the price and you would still take A4 over S4 then I question your judgement as a driver.
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If it's not the price and you would still take A4 over S4 then I question your judgement as a driver.
Again, that's a whole lot of judgement going over there buddy. Keep it up
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Again, that's a whole lot of judgement going over there buddy. Keep it up
You mean questions? Btw I'm not your buddy
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Originally Posted by snowmuch
You mean questions? Btw I'm not your buddy
Message received. Now lets not clutter up the OP's thread as the S4 was never relevant to his thread.

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Kudos to your social making skillz.

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Originally Posted by edgalang
Message received. Now lets not clutter up the OP's thread as the S4 was never relevant to his thread.

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400 hp s4? haha that guy is bugging, the s4 wishes it was 400. show me a dyno chart please. the rs4's dyno in at 33X whp. i agree with the a4 save up and get a real toy, blown e46m or blown e92m, what the hell even a jb4 335.
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this might be a lil random...but the F30 BMW's are sexy and agressive as f*** lol just my opinion
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I much prefer our 2008 C300 Sport over our 2009 Audi A4 Quattro. The Audi is a bit roomier and rides a little smoother but overall, the build quality and attention to detail is much more comprehensive in the Benz. While many people deride the interior quality on the pre-facelift W204s, it is really more the design being a bit Spartan but not the materials.
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400 hp s4? haha that guy is bugging, the s4 wishes it was 400. show me a dyno chart please. the rs4's dyno in at 33X whp. i agree with the a4 save up and get a real toy, blown e46m or blown e92m, what the hell even a jb4 335.

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Originally Posted by edgalang
Message received. Now lets not clutter up the OP's thread as the S4 was never relevant to his thread.

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Kudos to your social making skillz.
How is it NOT relevant? S4 is related to A4 and is a much better bang for the buck, I'm just stating my opinion which has nothing to do you...you're not the OP

Kudos to your ignorance
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