Car and Driver's $35k sedan Shootout
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Car and Driver's $35k sedan Shootout
Here's the results from thier comparison:
1. BMW 330i
2. Audi A4 3.0 CVT
3. Acura TL Type S
4. Infiniti G35
5. Mercedes C320
6. VW Passat W8
Scores (Acura, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Benz, VW)
Engine: 9, 8, 10, 9, 8, 8
Tranny: 9, 8, 10, 8, 8, 7
Brakes: 8, 8, 10, 7, 9, 7
Handling: 9, 8, 10, 8, 7, 7
Ride: 8, 9, 9, 8, 9, 8
Comfort: 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8
Ergonomics: 8, 9, 9, 7, 7, 8
Amenities: 9, 6, 7, 8, 6, 6
Fit&Finish: 8, 9, 9, 8, 9, 8
Styling: 7, 8, 9, 9, 8, 8
Value: 9, 9, 9, 8, 6, 6
Fun: 8, 9, 10, 9, 7, 7
Overall: 89, 90, 94, 86, 82, 79
TL-S: P: Velvety but potent V6, billetlike structure, smiley face price
C: Styling by Sears, early understeer, dour cabin
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1. BMW 330i
2. Audi A4 3.0 CVT
3. Acura TL Type S
4. Infiniti G35
5. Mercedes C320
6. VW Passat W8
Scores (Acura, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Benz, VW)
Engine: 9, 8, 10, 9, 8, 8
Tranny: 9, 8, 10, 8, 8, 7
Brakes: 8, 8, 10, 7, 9, 7
Handling: 9, 8, 10, 8, 7, 7
Ride: 8, 9, 9, 8, 9, 8
Comfort: 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8
Ergonomics: 8, 9, 9, 7, 7, 8
Amenities: 9, 6, 7, 8, 6, 6
Fit&Finish: 8, 9, 9, 8, 9, 8
Styling: 7, 8, 9, 9, 8, 8
Value: 9, 9, 9, 8, 6, 6
Fun: 8, 9, 10, 9, 7, 7
Overall: 89, 90, 94, 86, 82, 79
TL-S: P: Velvety but potent V6, billetlike structure, smiley face price
C: Styling by Sears, early understeer, dour cabin
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I am surprised that the Mercedes was so low...also the W8 doesn't seem to fit in this category since it is an 8cyl engine as opposed to the 6cyls of the other models.
Where is the complete article? What were the categories? No surprise though that BMW was at the top.
Where is the complete article? What were the categories? No surprise though that BMW was at the top.
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I'm surprised the passat did so poorly.
but i'm not so surprised that the audi did so well.
but i'm not so surprised that the audi did so well.
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I don't think the G35 owner care much about the TL-S. I think they're eyeing the 330i more than anything else. I think these test are very subjective as well, because R&T did a similar test and the result is as follow:
11. Lincoln LS
10. Jaguar X-Type 3.0
9. Volvo S60 T5
8. Cadillac CTS
7. Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport
6. Acura 3.2 TL Type-S
5. Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
4. Saab 9-5 Aero
3. Lexus IS 300
2. BMW 330i
1. Infiniti G35
Here's the link if anyone want to read the whole comparison:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/...?articleID=235
11. Lincoln LS
10. Jaguar X-Type 3.0
9. Volvo S60 T5
8. Cadillac CTS
7. Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport
6. Acura 3.2 TL Type-S
5. Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
4. Saab 9-5 Aero
3. Lexus IS 300
2. BMW 330i
1. Infiniti G35
Here's the link if anyone want to read the whole comparison:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/...?articleID=235
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Not to discredit the R&T comparison, but R&T tend to focus more on performance where as C&D looks more at the overall package. I tend to like C&D reviews and comparisons more than MT or R&D, but I still read them all to check out what every editor has to say about each cars.
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11. Lincoln LS
10. Jaguar X-Type 3.0
9. Volvo S60 T5
8. Cadillac CTS
7. Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport
6. Acura 3.2 TL Type-S
5. Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
4. Saab 9-5 Aero
3. Lexus IS 300
2. BMW 330i
1. Infiniti G35
11. Lincoln LS
10. Jaguar X-Type 3.0
9. Volvo S60 T5
8. Cadillac CTS
7. Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport
6. Acura 3.2 TL Type-S
5. Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
4. Saab 9-5 Aero
3. Lexus IS 300
2. BMW 330i
1. Infiniti G35
Lets hope Bangle does not fock up the next generation.