►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ruclips.net/user/autogefuehl 00:00 The best premium sedan? 00:22 Audi A4 in District Green 00:39 BMW 3 Series in Melbourne Red 01:12 C-Class Avantgarde vs AMG-Line 02:02 Length and technology differences 03:57 Rear design and lights 05:04 Key fobs and door sounds 05:22 Mercedes C-Class interior 08:33 BMW 3 Series interior 11:54 Audi A4 interior 14:09 Rear seats comparison 15:18 Trunk / boot comparison 16:38 Engine lineup 17:42 Acceleration and driving Mercedes C300 22:22 More C-Class Autobahn driving 24:50 C-Class agile driving 26:06 Acceleration and driving BMW 330i 31:52 More 3 Series Autobahn driving 37:58 3 Series agile driving 39:09 Acceleration and driving Audi A4 45 TFSI 45:10 More A4 Autobahn driving 50:01 A4 agile driving 51:44 Fuel economy / consumption 52:09 Which is the best in which aspect? #Mercedes #BMW #Audi Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
Quattro Ultra is not a front wheel biased system as you have mentioned several times. It is a RWD based AWD system with the longitudinal engine layout of the A4 that has the ability to decouple the rear wheels when conditions warrant that. Unlike the Haldex part-time AWD system with transverse engines used in the A3, Ultra can send more than 50% of the torque to the rear wheels, and it does not require prior front wheel slip before power is sent to the rear.
The Audi A4 is a front wheel driven vehicle in the 2.0 TFSI spec without AWD. Just 3 litre engines have the standard 40/60 permanent quattro. A 2.0 litre Audi A4 quattro is front wheel biased. The quattro ultra system can also decouple the rear wheels, yes. That's also proof enough that the main drive unit are the front wheels. The rear wheels are "also" being used, but not primarily. Like 70 % of the time, the car drives FWD only.
@@autogefuehl if they can't make another Rolls-Royce video. Others also want them to do a Cadillac Escalade Sport Model Review. because many channels have already uploaded it. It is also a Sport model, it is the most used for reviews
I am glad that Audi still uses a number of analog controls, particularly A/C. I was in an accident in a car with the A/C control in the infotainment screen and not obvious at all. The car hit a patch of cold air, completely fogged the inside and for several seconds was not possible to see anything through the windshield while the driver was trying to find the A/C controls. And then the collision occurred. Everybody was fine but it was quite scary. Definitely analog controls are more intuitive and allow a faster response time by the driver, whereas some changes look nice but can turn out dangerous.
Great test, thx🍻 The District Green colour really suits the A4 and manages to keep the older design looking fresh... It's the interiors that really have me favouring the Audi though. So many of us spend our days staring at big screens, the last thing I want in my car is to be faced with another computer. The Merc & BMW seem well over-the-top in this regard.
Spot on! I get in my car to drive and get away from bloody screens, not to 'connect' and rifle through more menus. Buttons, give us buttons, not more menus.
For people who are about to decide on any of these cars. I got a BMW 3 (G21) 2 years ago. The position and seats are less comfortable for people who like to "spread" their legs while driving when compared to A4. This is mainly due to pretty wide and tall console in the beemer. I actually got some medical issues which surfaced while driving the beemer (FAI/torn labrum in right hip). I got rid of it, and now I am driving the A4 where the position is more comfortable for me. They are both excellent cars, but please test drive for extended duration and pay attention to your comfort before you pull the trigger. Cheers
I really appreciate the trio being in the same segment and still offering such diversity which is following legacy of the brands. Also these car line ups were always the most sensible and do not try to scream for attention with bar lights and huge infotainment screens. I was always a BMW fanboy, but with recent infotainment changes, I would rather steer to Audi's traditional cockpit.
Audi A4: Under the radar and discreet luxury. This is why I am a fan of the car. I have this car and people tell me I am driving a glorified VW Passat. Fine by me!
Maybe, a glorified Passat if you are in Europe. However, I am in the US and this is simply not true. I have a '21 A4 and my son has a ‘15 NMS Passat R-Line. There is no comparison.
Booked a new audi a4 40 TDI Uk black edition with all packs. Already i have an 2018 audi a4. Test driven already the car i loved the handling. I understood the nuances of handling and performance of a car after watching your videos. Always a audi fan❤
I’ve watched Autogefühl for a couple years when I lived in Germany ... I have moved back to US now and I still watch his videos ... simply the best reviews... all the other channels are only when I want to entertain myself but if I want actual details about a car want to buy I watch Thomas.... fantastic job keep it up man! 🙌...by the way the facelift Audi looks like a Ford Fiesta reasons why I went with pre-facelift
even tho the A4 is the oldest here it's still looks like fresh design and it aged well idk why i feel the c class looks like a cheaper car than the others from the exterior wise
As a 15 year old in grade 10, this motivates me to continue my journey towards engineering and I can't wait for when I'm done with my studies in 6 years and when I'm older and working, these beautiful cars will have lower prices and look damn good. This cars right now will be timeless classics when I'm older. Thanks for the review
Get your maths down it ain't easy kid the drop out rate of engineering is like 50% at the start then slowly gets to 90% make sure you're up for the task
In '21 I test drove a w205 MB, an F30 BMW and an A4 - b9. What struck me the most, apart from the fact that both BMW and MB disappointed slightly in several ways, is that in all cases after my test drives I was surprised how fantastic my own "old" Golf 7 actually is compared to these three cars! Only the Audi could provide the step up from my Golf that I was looking for. But today I still own the Golf.... 🤣
Im in a b9 a4 now and totally get what you mean. That 7 interior was rock solid so were the doors. I had a 7 gtd and would have taken it over the f30 320d any day of the week. This new gen 3 looks sick but a mate had a courtesy the doors felt so light. Im sure its well engineered and all that but vag just have something about them with the perceived quality. No fanboyism just an obseravtion.
@@bensmithkent22 I totally feel like that as well. I'm no VAG enthousiast but my Golf just ticks a whole lot of boxes. It's very hard to top that. Oh...the same sort of disappointment I had in the F30 I experienced with the E90. I had the opportunity to travel with a colleague that had a plain standard 318d. I was ready to like it a lot but what a boring, uncomfortable, and small shitbox it turned out to be!
@@ederss7 Maybe by steering feel he means how accurate the steering of the car is. Bmw and Merc have a pretty direct steering in their new models. Audi has a more accurate steering input. That’s the only positive thing about Audi steering😄
i have driven all 3 in the UK here is my verdict: Mercedes c-class: most comfortable but when I was driving it the car felt like it was comatose and was quite laggy in terms of engine response and the gearbox couldn't really decide what gear it needed it would often get stuck in a lower gear before finally realizing it needs to change up so if you're a driver driver you won't like the c class unless you drive like its always Sunday. Audi A4 45: not as comfortable as the merc but still quite nice but again same story here the gearbox engine combination just doesn't work here as there is quite a bit of hesitation when changing gears not to mention the A4 had the most turbo lag so it took a few seconds for it to respond to gas pedal being pressed. BMW 3 series: now this car is the car you buy if you're a driver. the engine and gearbox zf8 speed combination are always so excellently tunned by BMW as the car is always ready to go it felt the most alive out of the 3. No hesitation at all from the gearbox it knows when to change and when to downshift also in sports mode the gearbox likes to hold the gears more often to let the engine rev out which is loads of fun when driving like your wifes about to give birth. Comfort is okay not the best but you don't buy BMW 3 series for comfort. If you want full-on crazy speed and acceleration the m340i is the best in its segment with its lovely 6-cylinder B58. BMW for the best driving experience but it isn't a car for the people who want their cars to glide over clouds Mercedes if you want to piss off other drivers by going slow but in style and ultimate comfort Audi tries to do halfway house with comfort and driving experience but more so leans to comfort
Good verdict! Agree that engine and gearbox is best with BMW. Basically we came to the same conclusion just that you'd prefer the sportier way in the BMW then
I’ve seen a few comparisons of these three cars and the overriding conclusion is that they are all incredibly closely matched and therefore it really comes down to personal preference
I have the same car. It's awesome, so much fun to drive. I'm still within the run-in period (1100km done) and I have to hold myself back to not really push it to its limit. I do have to say, the engine noise has been dramatically reduced in the LCI when compared to the non-LCI 330e, which I find really strange and a bit disappointing. But that is nitpicking, since there isn't much negative I can otherwise say about this car. Also, what is mentioned in this review about steering input I found a bit strange, as my experience is completely different, I find the steering input to finally be on point again while it has been vague in the previous models. Perhaps it has to do with suspension and tires? Like whether you have adaptive suspension and whether or not you have run-flat tires? (For reference: mine is without run-flats and without adaptive, but with M-sport)
Nah, the 3 series is no longer the king of handling, that accolade now belongs to the alfa romeo giulia, the giulia handles like no other car I've driven, and I've had plenty of 3 series models in the past, the giulia leaves it in the dust in terms of handling, steering feel, connectivity to the driver, and the chassis is so subtle, it's in a class all of its own. Its a shame it wasn't included with the German trio for comparison.
My experience with new c class has always been like this: like it very much on pictures and videos. But when I actually see it live it just doesn’t fit and it’s obvious that it has been designed for the larger E or S class and has been scaled down for c class design and is just too much and too over-designed and just doesn’t do it for me. And always having the vents as main interior design item…? I fully agree with you n the BMW 3 series steering. I have now 330i and used to have an Audi A5 and loved the A5 steering and not happy with BMW steering
Especially that Mercedes also not as durable as Toyota and Lexus. Even other continental brands like BMW, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen also more durable than Mercedes. Also admitted that mercedes design not much better looking today than older days of mercedes
For my money the Audi has it, best all-rounder and user interface - as long as i can have that heated steering wheel option in the UK! Although the actual steering wheel comfort looks may-not be great as it looks hard - not enough reviewers talk about the comfort of steering wheels even though that is the main touch-point of the vehicle. MY last fave steering wheel is the previous-gen BMW M-Sport wheel as it has a most full round cross-section rim (not oval), perfect diameter size and was supple with smooth tactile feel. But i digress... yes the A4 for me but in estate form. The Merc has too much interior bling and the BMW over-priced with a cheaper sense of build quality and confused design & ergonomic sense. Thanks for another thorough comparison video :-)
I own a B9 2019 A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI Quattro. When you think it's actually almost unbeliavable that Audi's interior design is from 2014 and the car was released in 2015 as 2016 model :) Such a timeless and modern interior. As a matter of fact, many companies copied Audi's interior approach wih large screen placed on the dash, manual buttons for A/C control, digital cockpit set-up etc. Just look at all the modern asian or non-German European car brands. They all now do what Audi thought in 2014. It was mistake to get rid of the control knob for infotainment by Audi, though.
We bought the Audi. Ours is fully loaded with every option added and white with black optics package. The understated interior design with ambient lights package is awesome in the Audi. The Mercedes, and I love classic Mercedes, looks a bit like a gaming PC on the inside with all the neon and the 50s atomic age kinda styling. Not really my thing but design is a matter of preference I guess.
Fantastic detailed review as always, Thomas. Thank you! I did drive a C220d last week, and it did feel comfortable. I was actually impressed with it! Unfortunately, I haven't driven the other two cars, so I cannot make a comparison.
Luxury - C Class. Sport - 3 Series. Best middle ground - A4. Styling - C-Class, 3 Series, then A4. Looking forward to see what the GLC brings since the C was so well done
Thanks Thomas. Excellent comparison review. For me the BMW is what fits my preferences best. I would still have prefered a better steering but it's OK. The BMW interior is also great for being somewhat in between (not too old fashioned like the Audi, and without exagerated technologies and excessive lights and screens like the Mercedes)
Audi interior is the best. Love their knobs and buttons! However I like BMW the best overall, looks and driving dynamics. Adaptive dampers and acoustic windows is a must! I drive the 330e my self.
What is the difference between sport suspension and adaptive dumping? I test drove sport suspension(only this was available in the dealer) and it was way to harsh for me.
@@spk8989pl adaptive dampers have a comfort and sport setting. In comfort it's much more comfortable than standard sports suspension. But also regardless if you put them in comfort or sports they actually adapt to the driving. Meaning they can give lots of comfort for bumps but still very stiff when cornering or acceleration/braking. Best of both worlds.
@@spk8989pl I had a 2020 Audi A5 before this with standard suspension (no s-line) and the comfort was similar to these adaptive dampers in comfort but the A5 did sway more in corners, breaking etc while my BMW corners very flat.
@@ahlsn7346 are you from EU? I presently have passat B8 EU version and plan to replace it with BMW 330i 2023. I tested C class and Volvo and I like BMW the most - mainly due to tech and different drive modes. I like to shuffle while I driving not to fall asleep ;)
I went with the 2023 BMW at the start of the year, thanks in part to your fantastic reviews. I love the car, it has been a joy to drive, but I have one gripe: the apple carplay, whether using apple or google maps, occasionally starts to drift off path and it has something to do with the way that BMW takes over the phone GPS, per technical documentation. I'm trying to get used to using the built in navigation, but that is something that really needs fixed (and from my research, it sounds like it has long been an issue). I plan to mention this during my follow up customer feedback appointment.
Cool enjoy! =) Hmm interesting. I have always had problems with wireless carplay in OS7 that it sometimes is disconnected at startup. Better with OS8 now though
@@spk8989pl As he talked about in the review, you definitely feel more of the road in the 3 series. When you want to drive in a more sporting manner, that's great, but when you're just cruising down the highway, I'd like a slightly smoother ride. Coming from a full size pickup, it is a dramatic difference and unfair to really compare. Prior to that, I did have a VW GTI. I wish I could more directly compare to that car, but it has been a handful of years.
I have the 2023 330i LCI too. Thomas’s videos on it earlier sold me on it - love the sporty ness and got the M Adaptive suspension with the non RFTs so can’t complain about comfort either. But I have that iDrive drift thing too, everyone I know with iDrive 8 has it and BMW isn’t doing anything about it. It’s crazy.
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Ill take one of each to lend the ladies when they are visiting, think they’ll keep wanting to come back if i could do that 😂. Beautiful Melbourne red F30 335i with red seats owner here. I upgraded to black M3 wheels, she’s a looker. Women love it and i do too.
Interesting to see so many comments choosing the Audi. I am looking at a BMW M440 or an Audi S5. The BMW is definitly faster and handeles slightly better but I don't drive as hard and fast much anymore. I think is Audi is going to be the winner for me too.
Great review as always Thomas. We took delivery of an Audi A4 Avant 40tfsi in November. Love the car. Very comfortable even on S Line suspension. The only criticisms are in front wheel drive spec there is a lot of tyre scrab on damp roads...this may be due to the Hankook tyres though and the reversing lights are very poor as is the reversing camera at night. Otherwise love driving it. Didn't consider a 3 series and the C class was more expensive and had much longer delivery times in the UK.. previous car was a 2015 C Class. Keep up the great work Thomas! 👍
you are ok with that minimalistic interior? that and the FWD design mean audi is a no go for me. i currently drive a 2018 C class. wouldn't want to trade in my ambient light interior for sure
@@Doa744 yes love the interior...have the comfort and sound pack with extended ambient lighting which is nice...mlnot perhaps as extensive as the C class I guess though..given the choice and budget I'd have gone for a Quattro for sure. Next time perhaps? The C class estate is a great car too although the 1.5 engine in mild hybrid feels a bit wheezy compared to the 2.0 litre in the Audi.
Excellent review, thanks Thomas. Personally I've bought new T-roc and me and my wife are quite happy with it. But I would gladly rent BMW 3 series for a few days to have some fun ))
Interesting that the voice assistant is completely ignored in these reviews. It is something I use all the time. Is it because the Audi is from 2010? Mercedes looks 2025 BMW maybe 2015 - "steering has less control", hard plastics Audi from 2010
All stunning vehicles. When I look for this class of vehicle on the used UK market they all come with 19" alloys and rubber band tyres which I hate on our potholes roads. Interesting your review models all have sensible tyres.
I'll take the Audi with the gorgeous green color please. Funny with the number plates showing the hometowns of the cars. IN for Ingolstadt, M for Munich and S for Stuttgart.
It really bothers me why stock bmw cars (320i, 320d) have the M sport pack equipped. You don't that much power to be driving in like a racecar and then to top it off, their M sport suspension (non adaptive) is the stiffest I have ever driven. Definetly would pick either C class or A4. Atleast they all look great exterior wise!
I've heard from a lot of people (Including the "Chasing car" channel on youtube), that the c200 is much better than the c300. What is your opinion on this @Thomas? - They argue that the c300 is quite jerky, you don't notice the power difference that much, but you do notice the price difference, and it doesnt feel like its worth the more money. Personally I still think I'd rather go for the c300, for some reason. Maybe their marketing is working on me or something.
A new A4 model is not far away affecting resale value of the current model shortly. Usually there are also good offers last year of models to be replaced. I would pick the A4 but not yet.
You're the first person I've ever heard say the 3-Series is less comfortable than the A4/C-Class, all other reviews claim its the comfiest with the best seats, suspension, quality, noise isolation etc. Was your model okay?
Not about the exact vehicle. The seats are clearly less comfortable, at least for tall people. The suspension is clearly stiffer. Trust me I ve driven about 1500 cars :)
It is simply shame that the BMW and the Merc are facelifted and stuff, still the Audi gives them a run for their money. Can't wait for the newest A4 (let's hope no software clima)
The Merc is not facelifted, the W206 is a completely different car compared to W205. Different chassis, diifferent size (it's bigger), takes elements from the S-class inside and outside.... next time do some basic research before commenting.
@@flybeep1661 I do not want to research on a brand which sells cars for 200k euros and uses buttons from B class. Their build quality is shit. Mercedes is a fake brand like Apple. They have 5 strong models and the rest is total crap, but they sell good because of the strong models. Now get out with your research.
Yea. We need to force the workers to earn the same money as 10 years ago and force all world to sell components for the same prices like 10 years ago also!
@@autogefuehl in retrospect, I forgot how tired I was and really enjoyed the comparison! For myself, I also went with the A4 45tfsi, all 3 are amazing cars, but this one meets my prefs. Great job! 👍
I’m a huge BMW fan, but this time I chose the Mercedes for pretty much every category, I really don’t like modern BMWs and it’s very disappointing. Like for example the ugly taillights, the screen that is just stuck on the dashboard, no elegance at all, just pointless minimalism.
One thing that annoying me every time i see a sedan trunk is that the upper part as a German we say "Hutablage" is always the bare metal what I see. Most without painting. I think that is a shame for this car prices. Looks poor! And Thomas, did you know when Audi is planning to reveal the B10?
don't get me wrong I've always been a fan of audi but for the last 2-15 years ive hated the interior in comparison to the other 2, but with these new generations is easily the best. center console controls being more manual is really a huge part of it
Nice comparison test. You could also compare their lights, especially front ones with Matrix function. This is where BMW is for sure the last and worst. Mercedes and Audi are mostly similiar and best on the market.
It's a shame BMW can't get their steering right. I personally prefer Mercedes' steering the way they did it in the W205 generation. It may sacrifice feeling all so slightly, but it is much better weighted and easier to dose correctly than BMW's mushy comfort mode and artificially heavy sports mode. Seating wise, everyone should test this personally. I found BMW's sports seats to simply be too narrow for my legs, making them uncomfortable. Audi usually has several options anyway, and those of Mercedes are great allround. It's a shame Mercedes didn't deliver an AMG-line specced version. Also I'd love to have seen a regular 3-Series be tested with their regular suspension. I think it might make for a much better competitor to the C-Class when the shoehorned sportiness is dropped. Would I have to pick a car right now, I'd definitely check the Audi. Whilst it hasn't been updated in a long time, at least its ergonomics have not been downgraded for the sake of being more "modern". Thanks again for the great overview Thomas!
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00:00 The best premium sedan?
00:22 Audi A4 in District Green
00:39 BMW 3 Series in Melbourne Red
01:12 C-Class Avantgarde vs AMG-Line
02:02 Length and technology differences
03:57 Rear design and lights
05:04 Key fobs and door sounds
05:22 Mercedes C-Class interior
08:33 BMW 3 Series interior
11:54 Audi A4 interior
14:09 Rear seats comparison
15:18 Trunk / boot comparison
16:38 Engine lineup
17:42 Acceleration and driving Mercedes C300
22:22 More C-Class Autobahn driving
24:50 C-Class agile driving
26:06 Acceleration and driving BMW 330i
31:52 More 3 Series Autobahn driving
37:58 3 Series agile driving
39:09 Acceleration and driving Audi A4 45 TFSI
45:10 More A4 Autobahn driving
50:01 A4 agile driving
51:44 Fuel economy / consumption
52:09 Which is the best in which aspect?
#Mercedes #BMW #Audi
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Quattro Ultra is not a front wheel biased system as you have mentioned several times. It is a RWD based AWD system with the longitudinal engine layout of the A4 that has the ability to decouple the rear wheels when conditions warrant that. Unlike the Haldex part-time AWD system with transverse engines used in the A3, Ultra can send more than 50% of the torque to the rear wheels, and it does not require prior front wheel slip before power is sent to the rear.
many of us would like you to make a video of another Rolls-Royce. since years ago they made the Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Audi A4 is a front wheel driven vehicle in the 2.0 TFSI spec without AWD. Just 3 litre engines have the standard 40/60 permanent quattro.
A 2.0 litre Audi A4 quattro is front wheel biased. The quattro ultra system can also decouple the rear wheels, yes. That's also proof enough that the main drive unit are the front wheels. The rear wheels are "also" being used, but not primarily. Like 70 % of the time, the car drives FWD only.
@@autogefuehl if they can't make another Rolls-Royce video. Others also want them to do a Cadillac Escalade Sport Model Review. because many channels have already uploaded it. It is also a Sport model, it is the most used for reviews
I am glad that Audi still uses a number of analog controls, particularly A/C. I was in an accident in a car with the A/C control in the infotainment screen and not obvious at all. The car hit a patch of cold air, completely fogged the inside and for several seconds was not possible to see anything through the windshield while the driver was trying to find the A/C controls. And then the collision occurred. Everybody was fine but it was quite scary. Definitely analog controls are more intuitive and allow a faster response time by the driver, whereas some changes look nice but can turn out dangerous.
They should not authorize the digital hidden menu basic controls. Exactly for that reason.
Thomas, the best in the industry as always
highly appreciated !
@@autogefuehl would love to see asian version
You know
Camry vs Accord vs altima vs mazda6 and hyundai too
Great test, thx🍻
The District Green colour really suits the A4 and manages to keep the older design looking fresh...
It's the interiors that really have me favouring the Audi though. So many of us spend our days staring at big screens, the last thing I want in my car is to be faced with another computer. The Merc & BMW seem well over-the-top in this regard.
Spot on! I get in my car to drive and get away from bloody screens, not to 'connect' and rifle through more menus. Buttons, give us buttons, not more menus.
Audi A4 (for me) is the top pick. Simple, driver focused, no nonsense touch screens or haptic feedback BS buttons. Basics done right.
Feels like a car from 2010 not 2023. Not gonna pay money for that.
The clicky buttons and AC dials are just too good on the Audi!
For people who are about to decide on any of these cars. I got a BMW 3 (G21) 2 years ago. The position and seats are less comfortable for people who like to "spread" their legs while driving when compared to A4. This is mainly due to pretty wide and tall console in the beemer. I actually got some medical issues which surfaced while driving the beemer (FAI/torn labrum in right hip). I got rid of it, and now I am driving the A4 where the position is more comfortable for me. They are both excellent cars, but please test drive for extended duration and pay attention to your comfort before you pull the trigger.
Cheers
Thanks for the feedback! That was also my impression
Bmw and health issues , i developed tennis elbow
I really appreciate the trio being in the same segment and still offering such diversity which is following legacy of the brands.
Also these car line ups were always the most sensible and do not try to scream for attention with bar lights and huge infotainment screens.
I was always a BMW fanboy, but with recent infotainment changes, I would rather steer to Audi's traditional cockpit.
Audi A4: Under the radar and discreet luxury. This is why I am a fan of the car. I have this car and people tell me I am driving a glorified VW Passat. Fine by me!
Maybe, a glorified Passat if you are in Europe. However, I am in the US and this is simply not true. I have a '21 A4 and my son has a ‘15 NMS Passat R-Line. There is no comparison.
@@RickFurnival The American Passat has nothing to do with the European one.
I think the Passat is even better than the A4
The people who say that have never driven the two, there is a noticeable difference in ride quality, and overall interior quality material
@@vadimsportuh no
Great review as always! If given the same choice I would go with the A4 personally as well!
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I would choose my Audi A4 again… and so on..😮 Great car..
Why didn’t you choose bmw?
Booked a new audi a4 40 TDI Uk black edition with all packs. Already i have an 2018 audi a4. Test driven already the car i loved the handling. I understood the nuances of handling and performance of a car after watching your videos. Always a audi fan❤
I do have certain biases, but my pick is easily Audi A4. And the test colour really suits this black optic trim.
Great review!
Cheers m8!
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even tho the A4 is the oldest here
it's still looks like fresh design and it aged well
idk why i feel the c class looks like a cheaper car than the others from the exterior wise
Numbers overview on the screen is a welcome addition!
As a 15 year old in grade 10, this motivates me to continue my journey towards engineering and I can't wait for when I'm done with my studies in 6 years and when I'm older and working, these beautiful cars will have lower prices and look damn good. This cars right now will be timeless classics when I'm older. Thanks for the review
thanks for following !
Get your maths down it ain't easy kid the drop out rate of engineering is like 50% at the start then slowly gets to 90% make sure you're up for the task
@@jonathanng138 I know what I got myself into, I got no choice but to succeed
@@BenT800 also engineering in college ain't as fun as you expect you're not gonna touch anything fun maybe only few years into your course
In '21 I test drove a w205 MB, an F30 BMW and an A4 - b9. What struck me the most, apart from the fact that both BMW and MB disappointed slightly in several ways, is that in all cases after my test drives I was surprised how fantastic my own "old" Golf 7 actually is compared to these three cars! Only the Audi could provide the step up from my Golf that I was looking for. But today I still own the Golf.... 🤣
😁
Im in a b9 a4 now and totally get what you mean. That 7 interior was rock solid so were the doors. I had a 7 gtd and would have taken it over the f30 320d any day of the week. This new gen 3 looks sick but a mate had a courtesy the doors felt so light. Im sure its well engineered and all that but vag just have something about them with the perceived quality. No fanboyism just an obseravtion.
@@bensmithkent22 I totally feel like that as well. I'm no VAG enthousiast but my Golf just ticks a whole lot of boxes. It's very hard to top that. Oh...the same sort of disappointment I had in the F30 I experienced with the E90. I had the opportunity to travel with a colleague that had a plain standard 318d. I was ready to like it a lot but what a boring, uncomfortable, and small shitbox it turned out to be!
Once a Volkswagen always a Volkswagen
Audi best compromise between sportiness, security, quality👌and steering feeling
Bmw blends perfromace and luxury perfectly. Audi is slow ad
Audi with quality? 😂
Audi has literally the worst steering feel of all car manifacturers. I never drove cars with less steering feel then Audis
@@CK-nj5ug That's subjective. Thomas thinks otherwise. Just an example.
@@ederss7 Maybe by steering feel he means how accurate the steering of the car is. Bmw and Merc have a pretty direct steering in their new models. Audi has a more accurate steering input. That’s the only positive thing about Audi steering😄
i have driven all 3 in the UK here is my verdict:
Mercedes c-class: most comfortable but when I was driving it the car felt like it was comatose and was quite laggy in terms of engine response and the gearbox couldn't really decide what gear it needed it would often get stuck in a lower gear before finally realizing it needs to change up so if you're a driver driver you won't like the c class unless you drive like its always Sunday.
Audi A4 45: not as comfortable as the merc but still quite nice but again same story here the gearbox engine combination just doesn't work here as there is quite a bit of hesitation when changing gears not to mention the A4 had the most turbo lag so it took a few seconds for it to respond to gas pedal being pressed.
BMW 3 series: now this car is the car you buy if you're a driver. the engine and gearbox zf8 speed combination are always so excellently tunned by BMW as the car is always ready to go it felt the most alive out of the 3. No hesitation at all from the gearbox it knows when to change and when to downshift also in sports mode the gearbox likes to hold the gears more often to let the engine rev out which is loads of fun when driving like your wifes about to give birth. Comfort is okay not the best but you don't buy BMW 3 series for comfort. If you want full-on crazy speed and acceleration the m340i is the best in its segment with its lovely 6-cylinder B58.
BMW for the best driving experience but it isn't a car for the people who want their cars to glide over clouds
Mercedes if you want to piss off other drivers by going slow but in style and ultimate comfort
Audi tries to do halfway house with comfort and driving experience but more so leans to comfort
Good verdict! Agree that engine and gearbox is best with BMW. Basically we came to the same conclusion just that you'd prefer the sportier way in the BMW then
BMW est la moins fiable ! RDV au garage tous les deux mois !
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks big man.
Can’t wait for the m340i vs the other Germans comparison
We ll deliver!
I’ve seen a few comparisons of these three cars and the overriding conclusion is that they are all incredibly closely matched and therefore it really comes down to personal preference
@30:17 I can confirm. Can't really stop myself from pushing my 330e in every drive. The platform is so engaging.
I have the same car. It's awesome, so much fun to drive. I'm still within the run-in period (1100km done) and I have to hold myself back to not really push it to its limit. I do have to say, the engine noise has been dramatically reduced in the LCI when compared to the non-LCI 330e, which I find really strange and a bit disappointing. But that is nitpicking, since there isn't much negative I can otherwise say about this car. Also, what is mentioned in this review about steering input I found a bit strange, as my experience is completely different, I find the steering input to finally be on point again while it has been vague in the previous models. Perhaps it has to do with suspension and tires? Like whether you have adaptive suspension and whether or not you have run-flat tires? (For reference: mine is without run-flats and without adaptive, but with M-sport)
Nah, the 3 series is no longer the king of handling, that accolade now belongs to the alfa romeo giulia, the giulia handles like no other car I've driven, and I've had plenty of 3 series models in the past, the giulia leaves it in the dust in terms of handling, steering feel, connectivity to the driver, and the chassis is so subtle, it's in a class all of its own. Its a shame it wasn't included with the German trio for comparison.
Thank you so much. This was my the question I asked during your last video.
you re welcome !
My experience with new c class has always been like this: like it very much on pictures and videos. But when I actually see it live it just doesn’t fit and it’s obvious that it has been designed for the larger E or S class and has been scaled down for c class design and is just too much and too over-designed and just doesn’t do it for me. And always having the vents as main interior design item…?
I fully agree with you n the BMW 3 series steering. I have now 330i and used to have an Audi A5 and loved the A5 steering and not happy with BMW steering
Bro literally downgraded your car ..
what did you expect .. ofc A5 is better 0_o
Especially that Mercedes also not as durable as Toyota and Lexus. Even other continental brands like BMW, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen also more durable than Mercedes. Also admitted that mercedes design not much better looking today than older days of mercedes
@@Adhgnis sorry, next time I make sure to check with you before I make such a life changing decision:-)
@@kaypee1972 xD aight m8 fr sure
Don’t get played by the salesperson again ..
Great side by side comparisons 👍 it’s like comparing paint colors…you can’t appreciate the subtle variations unless you see them next to another.
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For my money the Audi has it, best all-rounder and user interface - as long as i can have that heated steering wheel option in the UK! Although the actual steering wheel comfort looks may-not be great as it looks hard - not enough reviewers talk about the comfort of steering wheels even though that is the main touch-point of the vehicle. MY last fave steering wheel is the previous-gen BMW M-Sport wheel as it has a most full round cross-section rim (not oval), perfect diameter size and was supple with smooth tactile feel.
But i digress... yes the A4 for me but in estate form. The Merc has too much interior bling and the BMW over-priced with a cheaper sense of build quality and confused design & ergonomic sense.
Thanks for another thorough comparison video :-)
thanks keep tuning in :)
I would choose Audi, because is the most reliable, has physical buttons and doesn't look like Tesla inside. The car is not an entertainment centre.
I appreciate your efforts in making this video. Thank you sir
Highly appreciated!
I own a B9 2019 A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI Quattro. When you think it's actually almost unbeliavable that Audi's interior design is from 2014 and the car was released in 2015 as 2016 model :) Such a timeless and modern interior.
As a matter of fact, many companies copied Audi's interior approach wih large screen placed on the dash, manual buttons for A/C control, digital cockpit set-up etc. Just look at all the modern asian or non-German European car brands. They all now do what Audi thought in 2014.
It was mistake to get rid of the control knob for infotainment by Audi, though.
good reviews,keep up the good work and we will keep watching your videos :D
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We bought the Audi. Ours is fully loaded with every option added and white with black optics package. The understated interior design with ambient lights package is awesome in the Audi. The Mercedes, and I love classic Mercedes, looks a bit like a gaming PC on the inside with all the neon and the 50s atomic age kinda styling. Not really my thing but design is a matter of preference I guess.
Fantastic detailed review as always, Thomas. Thank you!
I did drive a C220d last week, and it did feel comfortable. I was actually impressed with it! Unfortunately, I haven't driven the other two cars, so I cannot make a comparison.
Luxury - C Class. Sport - 3 Series. Best middle ground - A4.
Styling - C-Class, 3 Series, then A4.
Looking forward to see what the GLC brings since the C was so well done
But Mercedes not so durable as Toyota and Lexus and other continental brands like BMW, Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen
@@samuellooi2634 So very untrue. You see tons more older Mercedes still driving on the road today.
Thanks Thomas.
Excellent comparison review.
For me the BMW is what fits my preferences best. I would still have prefered a better steering but it's OK.
The BMW interior is also great for being somewhat in between (not too old fashioned like the Audi, and without exagerated technologies and excessive lights and screens like the Mercedes)
The C Class is not in AMG Line but it still looks sleek🔥
Looking forward to this comparison review Thomas🔥
enjoy! =)
It looks better without the AMG Line.
Yea but thosebuttons on the steering wheel are big turn off
Audi interior is the best. Love their knobs and buttons! However I like BMW the best overall, looks and driving dynamics. Adaptive dampers and acoustic windows is a must! I drive the 330e my self.
What is the difference between sport suspension and adaptive dumping? I test drove sport suspension(only this was available in the dealer) and it was way to harsh for me.
@@spk8989pl adaptive dampers have a comfort and sport setting. In comfort it's much more comfortable than standard sports suspension. But also regardless if you put them in comfort or sports they actually adapt to the driving. Meaning they can give lots of comfort for bumps but still very stiff when cornering or acceleration/braking. Best of both worlds.
@@ahlsn7346 how can you compare comfort with suspension to A4 standard suspension or passat B8?
@@spk8989pl I had a 2020 Audi A5 before this with standard suspension (no s-line) and the comfort was similar to these adaptive dampers in comfort but the A5 did sway more in corners, breaking etc while my BMW corners very flat.
@@ahlsn7346 are you from EU? I presently have passat B8 EU version and plan to replace it with BMW 330i 2023. I tested C class and Volvo and I like BMW the most - mainly due to tech and different drive modes. I like to shuffle while I driving not to fall asleep ;)
Let’s go! Love your material Thomas! 🎉
I went with the 2023 BMW at the start of the year, thanks in part to your fantastic reviews. I love the car, it has been a joy to drive, but I have one gripe: the apple carplay, whether using apple or google maps, occasionally starts to drift off path and it has something to do with the way that BMW takes over the phone GPS, per technical documentation. I'm trying to get used to using the built in navigation, but that is something that really needs fixed (and from my research, it sounds like it has long been an issue).
I plan to mention this during my follow up customer feedback appointment.
Cool enjoy! =)
Hmm interesting. I have always had problems with wireless carplay in OS7 that it sometimes is disconnected at startup. Better with OS8 now though
How is the comfort? What did you have before BMW?
@@spk8989pl As he talked about in the review, you definitely feel more of the road in the 3 series. When you want to drive in a more sporting manner, that's great, but when you're just cruising down the highway, I'd like a slightly smoother ride.
Coming from a full size pickup, it is a dramatic difference and unfair to really compare. Prior to that, I did have a VW GTI. I wish I could more directly compare to that car, but it has been a handful of years.
I have the 2023 330i LCI too. Thomas’s videos on it earlier sold me on it - love the sporty ness and got the M Adaptive suspension with the non RFTs so can’t complain about comfort either.
But I have that iDrive drift thing too, everyone I know with iDrive 8 has it and BMW isn’t doing anything about it. It’s crazy.
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To be honest with you there’s a clear winner here the one that fits Thomas better
Ill take one of each to lend the ladies when they are visiting, think they’ll keep wanting to come back if i could do that 😂. Beautiful Melbourne red F30 335i with red seats owner here. I upgraded to black M3 wheels, she’s a looker. Women love it and i do too.
As an American, I especially appreciate Thomas' recent adoption of "th" sound as in Smooth vs Smoose in Deutsch. ;)
I like the A4 driver seat comfort, handling and no over powering screens to distract while driving.
@Thomas, The best review so far! Very informative! Please also do a video on Q5, Stelvio, X3, GLC.. thanks!
thanks keep recommending us =)
Interesting to see so many comments choosing the Audi. I am looking at a BMW M440 or an Audi S5. The BMW is definitly faster and handeles slightly better but I don't drive as hard and fast much anymore. I think is Audi is going to be the winner for me too.
Audi, please dont replace the HARD BUTTONS. people love hard buttons!
indeed
My favourite Is the New Mercedes C300 Advantgarde 😊
I really enjoyed this test, well done 👍🏻
highly appreciated! Please share/recommend our channel :-)
Now thats a great review
Thanks !!
Great review as always Thomas. We took delivery of an Audi A4 Avant 40tfsi in November. Love the car. Very comfortable even on S Line suspension. The only criticisms are in front wheel drive spec there is a lot of tyre scrab on damp roads...this may be due to the Hankook tyres though and the reversing lights are very poor as is the reversing camera at night. Otherwise love driving it. Didn't consider a 3 series and the C class was more expensive and had much longer delivery times in the UK.. previous car was a 2015 C Class. Keep up the great work Thomas! 👍
you are ok with that minimalistic interior? that and the FWD design mean audi is a no go for me. i currently drive a 2018 C class. wouldn't want to trade in my ambient light interior for sure
@@Doa744 yes love the interior...have the comfort and sound pack with extended ambient lighting which is nice...mlnot perhaps as extensive as the C class I guess though..given the choice and budget I'd have gone for a Quattro for sure. Next time perhaps? The C class estate is a great car too although the 1.5 engine in mild hybrid feels a bit wheezy compared to the 2.0 litre in the Audi.
cool thanks for the feedback! :)
Typical for a front wheel car, but I can assure you that the Michelin Pilot Sports tyres are more sticky on the road. 😉
A timely review. I am in the market to replace my 7 year old F30. Thanks
You picking the G20 right 👀
Those BMW headlights! Nice.
Thank you for doing this review😍
Thanks! Stick with us =)
@Autogefühl, now I would love to see a comparison of the Audi S4, BMW M340i and Mercedes C43 AMG!
We will !
Excellent review, thanks Thomas. Personally I've bought new T-roc and me and my wife are quite happy with it. But I would gladly rent BMW 3 series for a few days to have some fun ))
cool enjoy =)
Interesting that the voice assistant is completely ignored in these reviews. It is something I use all the time. Is it because the Audi is from 2010?
Mercedes looks 2025
BMW maybe 2015 - "steering has less control", hard plastics
Audi from 2010
Am I the only one who thinks that the C class looks better without the AMG Line pack? This Avantgarde line looks just right to me.
I like the AMG. Older model and it was fun to drive.
I love my AMG A45S, so Mercedes without AMG badge with comfort and technology is my go to car.
In the first videos some years ago, Thomas was always 187 cm 😂
I thought that men got smaller with age
All stunning vehicles. When I look for this class of vehicle on the used UK market they all come with 19" alloys and rubber band tyres which I hate on our potholes roads. Interesting your review models all have sensible tyres.
I'll take the Audi with the gorgeous green color please. Funny with the number plates showing the hometowns of the cars. IN for Ingolstadt, M for Munich and S for Stuttgart.
Which one is the quietest and provides softest ride on bumpy roads (beat sound deadening suspension)?
Is there gonna be a review for Infiniti Q50/Q60?
As a merc fan loving the BMWs now a days ❤
It really bothers me why stock bmw cars (320i, 320d) have the M sport pack equipped. You don't that much power to be driving in like a racecar and then to top it off, their M sport suspension (non adaptive) is the stiffest I have ever driven. Definetly would pick either C class or A4. Atleast they all look great exterior wise!
I've heard from a lot of people (Including the "Chasing car" channel on youtube), that the c200 is much better than the c300. What is your opinion on this @Thomas? - They argue that the c300 is quite jerky, you don't notice the power difference that much, but you do notice the price difference, and it doesnt feel like its worth the more money.
Personally I still think I'd rather go for the c300, for some reason. Maybe their marketing is working on me or something.
Its only hp tune
Great review as always!
Would love to see a review of the BMW i4 edrive40 rwd.
I think he did one on it.
@@Badonicus he has reviewed the M50 not the 40 I believe.
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A new A4 model is not far away affecting resale value of the current model shortly. Usually there are also good offers last year of models to be replaced. I would pick the A4 but not yet.
Can no longer get the Audi 45 tfsi or Bmw 330i in the UK. Not sure about Mercedes.
That's how the review should be...
Very nice I will go for the Audi....
Thanks! =) Please keep recommending and sharing our channel! :)
You're the first person I've ever heard say the 3-Series is less comfortable than the A4/C-Class, all other reviews claim its the comfiest with the best seats, suspension, quality, noise isolation etc. Was your model okay?
Not about the exact vehicle. The seats are clearly less comfortable, at least for tall people. The suspension is clearly stiffer. Trust me I ve driven about 1500 cars :)
Great vid! why did you say that you wouldnt recommend the sport line (AMG) on the C class and just go with the base line? Please explain
Thanks 🙏 hm which line / second are u referring to?
Please do the audi S5 against its bmw and mercedes equals/rivals?
Wonderful review by the way!
thanks! We ll do C43 vs M340i vs S4 :)
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What do you recommend I should replace my passat B8 TSI with to keep comfort level? Maybe should I wait for new VAG versions of A4 and passat B9?
Audi A6 C8
I know the 2023 C300 and 2023 M340i are in different classes, what are your thoughts on which to opt for?
Wonderful video.
thanks!
It is simply shame that the BMW and the Merc are facelifted and stuff, still the Audi gives them a run for their money. Can't wait for the newest A4 (let's hope no software clima)
The Merc is not facelifted, the W206 is a completely different car compared to W205. Different chassis, diifferent size (it's bigger), takes elements from the S-class inside and outside.... next time do some basic research before commenting.
@@flybeep1661 I do not want to research on a brand which sells cars for 200k euros and uses buttons from B class.
Their build quality is shit.
Mercedes is a fake brand like Apple. They have 5 strong models and the rest is total crap, but they sell good because of the strong models. Now get out with your research.
the interior from the A3 is going to look great in the A4
wow... d-class vehicles and 70-80k. just crazy. I thought it would be around 50k(and it is still too expensive for this car size).
Yea. We need to force the workers to earn the same money as 10 years ago and force all world to sell components for the same prices like 10 years ago also!
Thomas, now I will stay awake for another hour!!!!!!
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@@autogefuehl in retrospect, I forgot how tired I was and really enjoyed the comparison! For myself, I also went with the A4 45tfsi, all 3 are amazing cars, but this one meets my prefs. Great job! 👍
I’m a huge BMW fan, but this time I chose the Mercedes for pretty much every category, I really don’t like modern BMWs and it’s very disappointing. Like for example the ugly taillights, the screen that is just stuck on the dashboard, no elegance at all, just pointless minimalism.
Thomas, at 5:02 you were wrong. You get swiping indicators with S-Line not Matrix LEDS. If you go for Matrix LED, you get front swiping indicators.
that dividing in front and rear... hehe thanks
One thing that annoying me every time i see a sedan trunk is that the upper part as a German we say "Hutablage" is always the bare metal what I see. Most without painting. I think that is a shame for this car prices. Looks poor!
And Thomas, did you know when Audi is planning to reveal the B10?
ya agree, thats astonishing to see!
Next new Audi will be the Q6 e-tron. We ll keep u updated!
I'd choose the A4; by a nose.
im a subbie fan but no one in the industry can beat mercedes interior game. next level beautiful
don't get me wrong I've always been a fan of audi but for the last 2-15 years ive hated the interior in comparison to the other 2, but with these new generations is easily the best. center console controls being more manual is really a huge part of it
Oh my god ! beautiful Audi ...
Nice comparison test.
You could also compare their lights, especially front ones with Matrix function. This is where BMW is for sure the last and worst. Mercedes and Audi are mostly similiar and best on the market.
thanks !
C Class in the UK is now only Artico seats not leather too (with the exception of the C43)
Cool!
Audi for me and the exterior may not be the most exciting but still very lovely, I'd get it in red.
A4 won for me. But i DID test drive a bada$$ X2 the other day
Is the steering in the BMW 4 series coupe better than it is here in the 3 series?
Omg I want that Audi… that military green is 🤪
Only Bimmers! 🎉
Yours faithfully,
BMW fanboy
You should have compared the 330i without the sports M package for the best comfort ride if that is what is most important to you.
C Class looks great on the highway
It's a shame BMW can't get their steering right. I personally prefer Mercedes' steering the way they did it in the W205 generation. It may sacrifice feeling all so slightly, but it is much better weighted and easier to dose correctly than BMW's mushy comfort mode and artificially heavy sports mode. Seating wise, everyone should test this personally. I found BMW's sports seats to simply be too narrow for my legs, making them uncomfortable. Audi usually has several options anyway, and those of Mercedes are great allround.
It's a shame Mercedes didn't deliver an AMG-line specced version. Also I'd love to have seen a regular 3-Series be tested with their regular suspension. I think it might make for a much better competitor to the C-Class when the shoehorned sportiness is dropped.
Would I have to pick a car right now, I'd definitely check the Audi. Whilst it hasn't been updated in a long time, at least its ergonomics have not been downgraded for the sake of being more "modern". Thanks again for the great overview Thomas!
3 series would be my pick any day. You know bmw is bmw.
Waiting for your review M340i vs C43 vs S4 😊
In a couple of weeks!