M3 Opponents

[NSX]

What's the specs on the S4? Is it force induced?

[crayzayjay]

would an s4 beat an M5 at drag/lap race?

Probably. It's not a better car though.

[lowridder11]

M5 is more luxurious but, the S4 is sportier

[AC Schnitzer M3]

I disagree, the M5 is a great track car.

[lowridder11]

yah but, the S4 has power and handaling on its side

[lowridder11]

actually, the M3 and the S4 would be better and the S8 and M5 would be better too.

[crayzayjay]

M5's nature is far sportier than the S4. S4 is about effortless pace, M5 requires some driver input. The M5 is a driver's car; the S4 isnt

[Deakins]

Originally posted by lowridder11
the S8 and M5 would be better too.

Well.... Let's think about that; Is a A8 the same size as a 5 series? Is the pricetag on the A8 and the 5 series somewhat similar?

[lowridder11]

5 series?

[Deakins]

Yes?

[lowridder11]

pricetags arn't the smae and we r talking about the M5 a S8

[Deakins]

Please explain why it would be better to compare a M5 to a S8 and not a RS6?

[lowridder11]

U got me there. I forgot about the RS6! Stupid Me!

[lowridder11]

but still the Rs6 is sportier than the M5 and the M5 is more a luxury car and so is the S8. Although the M5 is pretty damn fast

[bcinlaS4]

Have either of you guys dirven an S4 or an M5? What would make the S4 not a drivers car. Would it be the omission of traction control? I own a 360hp S4 (without traction control) and have driven an M5. They are two totaly diffrent autos. My 35k car would dust the M5 on both the strip and especially on the track; and all this for 30k less. Also, there is no comparrison between the S8 and the M5. The S8 is a large luxury car that could be compared to the 740 and the M5 is a mid size sport sedan that could be compared to the Audi RS6, of which there is no real comparrison. The RS6 will leave the M5 choking in dust, AWD dust, that is.