Natural Born Rivals - 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Audi A5 Coupe - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 03-24-2013, 06:07 PM

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Natural Born Rivals - 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Audi A5 Coupe

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We have looked at the F32 4 Series Coupe against the E92 3 Series Coupe (comparison pics), now let's look at how the 4 Series Coupe looks against its most direct competitor in the marketplace - the Audi A5 Coupe.

Compared to the A5 Coupe, the 4 Series Coupe in concept form is:

+ 0.6 inches (16mm) length
- 1.8 inches (28mm) width
- 0.5 inches (12mm) height
+ 2.3 inches (59mm) wheelbase

Note: these are calculated using concept (not production) 4 Series dimensions.

As for the aesthetics, well, that's subjective of course, but we think that overall (except maybe the front end, which still isn't totally clear in the spy photos) the F32 looks sportier and more athletic than the A5.

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Judah · 03-25-2013, 02:57 PM

They both look nice but I favor BMW over Audi since the 70's, (showing my age).

Palle · 03-25-2013, 03:01 PM

I like the BMW more than the Audi... But I will wait for high res pics to compare them...

clbmw · 03-25-2013, 03:01 PM

Both very handsome machines, but I'd bet the BMW drives better have to wait for the reviews

yxjackxh · 03-25-2013, 03:04 PM

no competition by far. bmw e92 > audi a5. f32 >>>>>> audi a5.

AKRAPOVICOWNS · 03-25-2013, 03:05 PM

While i think the a5 looks a bit better against this sport trimmed 4 series, im pretty sure that the m sport will kick its ass really nice, hands fckin down.

BMWFB02 · 03-25-2013, 03:06 PM

The F32 wins period.

SE3P_to_E90 · 03-25-2013, 03:20 PM

can't get over those autozone side vents... (-_-)

DOCTOR 3VIL · 03-25-2013, 03:44 PM

A5 looks boring and outdated already.

宝马.e90 · 03-25-2013, 03:53 PM

It's hard to pick Audi over the competition. Their designs are nice but their lines are too soft and it gets old and boring quick.

sonicbimmer19 · 03-25-2013, 04:02 PM

4 series wins by a huge margin in my opinion at every angle. They better, A5 came out like 6 years ago.
Besides, Audi design generally bores me to death. Check out the A5 shoulder lines. WTF?

jlstyle · 03-25-2013, 04:24 PM

I always like exterior design of A5 over E92 but their refresh on exterior made it fugly now.

A4/A5/A6/A8 are so blend and uninspiring...Only good looking car they have now is A7/Q5/R8 IMO.

Eno335 · 03-25-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

It's hard to pick Audi over the competition. Their designs are nice but their lines are too soft and it gets old and boring quick.

+1

mikegh · 03-25-2013, 04:31 PM

I don't want to sound like a BMW fanboy right now, but is there really any other car in its segment that competes with the f32? It looks completely ahead of it's time in my honest opinion

bimmerjph · 03-25-2013, 04:42 PM

The one area on the F32 that really bugs me is how the bumper juts out below the tail-lights.

aussiem3 · 03-25-2013, 04:48 PM

It's an evolution given the car is bigger than the E92 but very much understated look compared to the E92. In person may look different. The photos, especially at night time may not be doing justice to this car. My 2c.

tyler9595 · 03-25-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerjph

The one area on the F32 that really bugs me is how the bumper juts out below the tail-lights.

I agree with this ^. Another thing...the rear roof/window/pillar and deck lid design seems odd. I'm sure I'll get used to it...but for now it reminds me of a 1994 Mazda MX-6...meh

ESC OFF · 03-25-2013, 05:16 PM

I've always like Audi's they make a great product however the A5/S5 and RS5 have the most boring sides of just about anything Audi makes. Front and rear look OK but those sides are just slabs. So far the 4 series is looking much better IMHO

Thurman Murch · 03-25-2013, 05:20 PM

those air breathers are the business....

come on maserati has air portals too...

and then infamous gt-r has them...

its not their faults pep boys got the idea....

and they add power....

bimmerjph · 03-25-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler9595

I agree with this ^.

Yeah, it almost like they are trying to make the fenders less pronounced.

Bimmerlover76 · 03-25-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SE3P_to_E90

can't get over those autozone side vents... (-_-)

Yup. Therefore A5 > F32.

Bimmerlover76 · 03-25-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler9595

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmerjph

The one area on the F32 that really bugs me is how the bumper juts out below the tail-lights.

I agree with this ^. Another thing...the rear roof/window/pillar and deck lid design seems odd. I'm sure I'll get used to it...but for now it reminds me of a 1994 Mazda MX-6...meh

I think of the comparison is more along the lines of the new Mercedes C Class Coupe

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BMWFB02 Major Drives: 2013 ///M3 E92 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The greatest country in the world Posts: 645 iTrader: (0)	The F32 wins period. __________________

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jlstyle Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nj Posts: 1,190 iTrader: (0)	I always like exterior design of A5 over E92 but their refresh on exterior made it fugly now. A4/A5/A6/A8 are so blend and uninspiring...Only good looking car they have now is A7/Q5/R8 IMO. __________________ 09 E92 335i Coupe Jet Black/Coral Red/Sports Pkg/Prem Pkg/Cold Weather/Navi/PDC/Ipod/6MT

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aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 799 iTrader: (0)	It's an evolution given the car is bigger than the E92 but very much understated look compared to the E92. In person may look different. The photos, especially at night time may not be doing justice to this car. My 2c. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d

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Judah Second Lieutenant Drives: Black E46 M3 / SpaceGray 650ix Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jeru Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	They both look nice but I favor BMW over Audi since the 70's, (showing my age).

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Palle Enlisted Member Drives: 1er Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	I like the BMW more than the Audi... But I will wait for high res pics to compare them...

03-25-2013, 03:01 PM	#4
clbmw Private First Class Drives: 320d & 330i (RIP 330d) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Both very handsome machines, but I'd bet the BMW drives better have to wait for the reviews

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yxjackxh Second Lieutenant Drives: 13' F32 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 243 iTrader: (1)	no competition by far. bmw e92 > audi a5. f32 >>>>>> audi a5.

03-25-2013, 03:05 PM	#6
AKRAPOVICOWNS Enlisted Member Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: brazil Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	While i think the a5 looks a bit better against this sport trimmed 4 series, im pretty sure that the m sport will kick its ass really nice, hands fckin down.

03-25-2013, 03:44 PM	#9
DOCTOR 3VIL Private First Class Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LA Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	A5 looks boring and outdated already.

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宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,273 iTrader: (0)	It's hard to pick Audi over the competition. Their designs are nice but their lines are too soft and it gets old and boring quick.

03-25-2013, 04:02 PM	#11
sonicbimmer19 Lieutenant Drives: E88/F10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 421 iTrader: (0)	4 series wins by a huge margin in my opinion at every angle. They better, A5 came out like 6 years ago. Besides, Audi design generally bores me to death. Check out the A5 shoulder lines. WTF?

03-25-2013, 04:31 PM	#14
mikegh Private Drives: 2009 TiAg e90 328xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	I don't want to sound like a BMW fanboy right now, but is there really any other car in its segment that competes with the f32? It looks completely ahead of it's time in my honest opinion

03-25-2013, 04:42 PM	#15
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,403 iTrader: (0)	The one area on the F32 that really bugs me is how the bumper juts out below the tail-lights.

03-25-2013, 05:16 PM	#18
ESC OFF Major Drives: 1M (AW) & CaymanS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,018 iTrader: (0)	I've always like Audi's they make a great product however the A5/S5 and RS5 have the most boring sides of just about anything Audi makes. Front and rear look OK but those sides are just slabs. So far the 4 series is looking much better IMHO __________________ The faster you go, the better it feels

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Thurman Murch Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Island in the sun Posts: 114 iTrader: (0)	those air breathers are the business.... come on maserati has air portals too... and then infamous gt-r has them... its not their faults pep boys got the idea.... and they add power....

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