hemants
December 2nd, 2006, 21:46
Three different philosophies each with their own strengths.
S4 Tip Avant (only tip they had) - most tossable zip zip car, engine sounds great, FEELS the most powerful*, interior is pure sport - not as much luxury as I would like.
*on paper it's the slowest so this is a perception thing not sure why, sort of the same reason that a turbo A4 feels faster than the V6.
CLS550 - power feels equal to the S6 and more than the S4, interior is luxurious but in a Mercedes sort of way (not sporty), exterior styling is a work of art (subjective but I still say masterpiece, particularly in person), on dry pavement you couldn't do a WOT launch without traction control kicking in -> no need to consider an AMG version for around town - highway cruisers may feel otherwise. Suspension on the firmest setting is a good blend of sport/comfort but handling and steering not as tight as the Audi's
S6 - enter the monster, the engine sound is hypnotic, power delivery is smooth so there isn't really a throw you back in your chair feeling. In contrast to the CLS where there is a slight downshift hesitation and then a swoosh, the S6 is linear but as a result, you won't impress your friends as much if that matters to you. Ride is firm but not uncomfortable although I wouldn't call it a good choice for lexus/mb buyers. You feel everything but not in an annoying way. Adjustible air would have been nice but it's not a show stopper by any means.
Were it not for the emotional factor and exclusivity, however, the A6 4.2 Sline is a fantastic bargain for $20k less. Doesn't FEEL that much slower (I'm talking about the 07) and it leaves some money left over for some costmetic mods that were perhaps a missed opportunity on the sleeper S6.
Tough call, but I'm pretty sure I'll stay in the Audi family at this point - says a lot since I've already had an A4, my bias would have been to change.
S4 Tip Avant (only tip they had) - most tossable zip zip car, engine sounds great, FEELS the most powerful*, interior is pure sport - not as much luxury as I would like.
*on paper it's the slowest so this is a perception thing not sure why, sort of the same reason that a turbo A4 feels faster than the V6.
CLS550 - power feels equal to the S6 and more than the S4, interior is luxurious but in a Mercedes sort of way (not sporty), exterior styling is a work of art (subjective but I still say masterpiece, particularly in person), on dry pavement you couldn't do a WOT launch without traction control kicking in -> no need to consider an AMG version for around town - highway cruisers may feel otherwise. Suspension on the firmest setting is a good blend of sport/comfort but handling and steering not as tight as the Audi's
S6 - enter the monster, the engine sound is hypnotic, power delivery is smooth so there isn't really a throw you back in your chair feeling. In contrast to the CLS where there is a slight downshift hesitation and then a swoosh, the S6 is linear but as a result, you won't impress your friends as much if that matters to you. Ride is firm but not uncomfortable although I wouldn't call it a good choice for lexus/mb buyers. You feel everything but not in an annoying way. Adjustible air would have been nice but it's not a show stopper by any means.
Were it not for the emotional factor and exclusivity, however, the A6 4.2 Sline is a fantastic bargain for $20k less. Doesn't FEEL that much slower (I'm talking about the 07) and it leaves some money left over for some costmetic mods that were perhaps a missed opportunity on the sleeper S6.
Tough call, but I'm pretty sure I'll stay in the Audi family at this point - says a lot since I've already had an A4, my bias would have been to change.