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BMW's have perennially set the benchmark in the entry-level sport sedan class. Now, the 335i has a bit of competition in form of the Audi S4.  Remember, the S4 and M3 used to go head-to-head, but with horsepower wars/prices ramping up it does not seem to be a justifiable match anymore. 

When I saw Edmunds' thoughts on the battle, I was surprised because the 335i has been so well received.  Having not driven the new S4, yet, I cannot be entirely sure if I agree.  However, I will say that the new S5, bearing the supercharged S4 engine, felt strong when paired with the S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.

Even better than the feeling was the sound.  Below is the beginning of the Edmunds review:

"Given all the praise heaped on the BMW 3 Series over the years, we can't blame you for thinking there's more to the story. We've heard all the conspiracy theories, most of them involving checks in large denominations from Munich.

This might seem believable to a certain segment of the population, but there's a far less interesting truth behind all those wins: The BMW was the best car. Sure, certain rivals often upped their game in one area or another, but the 3 Series always put it all together in a way that made it better.

So now the 2010 Audi S4 is here to take another shot...."



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