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    #1
    hello A5 owners,

    ask ko lang ano bang katapat ng A5 sa BMW? Is it the Z4? or M1 perhaps or 1 series coupe? Not definitely an M3 coz sobrang layo naman ng A5 sa M3 di ba?
    Any feedback of A5 performance compare to whatever is the competitor?
    Thanks guys balak ko kasi bumili ng A5?

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    Alam ko BMW 6 Series ang rival ng Audi A5.

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    What variant of the A5 is available in the Philippines? I think the BMW 335i would be the counterpart of the A5 3.2L Quattro.

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    3.2L Quattro yung andito. By order basis yung S5 variant.

    Pwede rin 335i ang rival.

    Or 630i?

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    Okay, I had to read on the 630i. Yes, it looks like it's in the same range. SG, do you have an idea how much an S5 is here? Just asking don't have nowhere near that kind of money. Hahaha

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    Actually wala rin ako pera pambili nyan. Kahit yung 3.2 Quattro. hahaha!

    Wala ako makita price nung S5 eh.

    Pero yung 3.2 Quattro ay 4.7M

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    Quote Originally Posted by jarrieta View Post
    What variant of the A5 is available in the Philippines? I think the BMW 335i would be the counterpart of the A5 3.2L Quattro.
    only 1 variant A5 is available here: (below what i found from research)

    A5 3.2L FSI quattro tiptronic 262hp Coupe P4.7Million

    BMW models for comparison:
    135i 2.9L 306hp Coupe M sport P4.6Million (naliliitan ako sa body nito, mas type ko ang A5. pero kung M1 or M3 wala ng tanong-tanong pa the best yon)

    335i 2.9L 306hp Convertible P5.8Million (ok din to pero mas mahal naman at saka coupe lang gusto ko)

    Z4 3.0si 2.9L 258hp Convertible P6.0Million (ganun din to mas mahal, pero kung sa convertible naman ito ang type ko)

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    *Starex Gold - Thanks. I can just dream about it.

    * My BMW - Well SG is right on 630i would be a match for it, for the body type and specs. It's just the performance and price to consider.

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    Quote Originally Posted by my_BMW View Post
    hello A5 owners,

    ask ko lang ano bang katapat ng A5 sa BMW? Is it the Z4? or M1 perhaps or 1 series coupe? Not definitely an M3 coz sobrang layo naman ng A5 sa M3 di ba?
    Any feedback of A5 performance compare to whatever is the competitor?
    Thanks guys balak ko kasi bumili ng A5?
    The A5 coupe is based on the A4 sedan, the 3-series coupe would be its direct competitor from BMW.



    Quote Originally Posted by my_BMW View Post
    only 1 variant A5 is available here: (below what i found from research)

    A5 3.2L FSI quattro tiptronic 262hp Coupe P4.7Million

    BMW models for comparison:
    135i 2.9L 306hp Coupe M sport P4.6Million (naliliitan ako sa body nito, mas type ko ang A5. pero kung M1 or M3 wala ng tanong-tanong pa the best yon)

    335i 2.9L 306hp Convertible P5.8Million (ok din to pero mas mahal naman at saka coupe lang gusto ko)

    Z4 3.0si 2.9L 258hp Convertible P6.0Million (ganun din to mas mahal, pero kung sa convertible naman ito ang type ko)
    *my_BMW, the displacement of the turbocharged engines (N55B30/N54B30) found in the 135i, 335i and sdrive35i is 2979cc which is rounded of to 3000cc or 3.0 liters.

    If you don't plan to stuff adults at the rear for long distances, th 135i coupe would be a nice alternative, thats pure classic BMW there, compact and light like the classic BMW 2002 and early 3-series models.

    PS: The M-version of the 1-series won't be called M1 because that name is sacred for BMW (M1 is the original M, and its a mid-engined supercar.)
    The M-version of the 1-series coupe will be called "1 Series M Coupe".
    Teaser shot
    Last edited by AG4; October 7th, 2010 at 11:22 PM.

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    in tv shows i saw the A5 and 325i coupe are always in battle, the US have 2 engine for the A5 a base will have the 2.0 turbo I4 211bhp and 3.2 V6 265bhp vs BMW 325i 3.0 I6 300bhp. the A5 is heavy vs the 325i due to its awd system.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4agze View Post
    3.2 V6 265bhp vs BMW 325i 3.0 I6 300bhp.
    Thats a 335i, not a 325i.

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    alam ko din 6 series ang kalaban ng a5, kasi ang 3 series katapat a4.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foresterx View Post
    alam ko din 6 series ang kalaban ng a5, kasi ang 3 series katapat a4.
    The Audi A4 sedan competes with the BMW 3-series sedan
    The Audi A5 coupe competes with the BMW 3-series coupe

    Remember, the A5 is based on the A4.

    Even their pricing is not too far apart.
    In the US, the A4 2.0T Quattro starts at $32,850, the A5 2.0T Quattro starts at $36,500.

    The BMW 6-series is in a higher segment which Audi doesn't directly compete in.
    In the US the 6-series starts at $78,450 for the 650i.

    The next gen 6-series is expected to have a 4-door coupe version based on the Gran Coupe Concept car, this will compete with the CLS and upcoming Audi A7.
    Last edited by AG4; October 11th, 2010 at 06:50 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    Thats a 335i, not a 325i.
    yeah my bad 335i

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    It really is the 3-series coupe. The 6-series is a much bigger car than the A5. I see an A5 in our school's parking lot daily and it just looks like an A4 coupe, which it really is.

    The 6-series is more of a competitor to the CLS. They're both big coupes, just that the CLS has 2 more doors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    The A5 coupe is based on the A4 sedan, the 3-series coupe would be its direct competitor from BMW.




    *my_BMW, the displacement of the turbocharged engines (N55B30/N54B30) found in the 135i, 335i and sdrive35i is 2979cc which is rounded of to 3000cc or 3.0 liters.

    If you don't plan to stuff adults at the rear for long distances, th 135i coupe would be a nice alternative, thats pure classic BMW there, compact and light like the classic BMW 2002 and early 3-series models.

    PS: The M-version of the 1-series won't be called M1 because that name is sacred for BMW (M1 is the original M, and its a mid-engined supercar.)
    The M-version of the 1-series coupe will be called "1 Series M Coupe".
    Teaser shot
    thanks for all the info guys. i have seat on the 1 series M coupe already and its awesome. however i would like to set my eyes on the M3 if at all i want an M version BMW. For me M3 is the best looking car way beyond the Audi A5.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    The Audi A4 sedan competes with the BMW 3-series sedan
    The Audi A5 coupe competes with the BMW 3-series coupe

    Remember, the A5 is based on the A4.

    Even their pricing is not too far apart.
    In the US, the A4 2.0T Quattro starts at $32,850, the A5 2.0T Quattro starts at $36,500.

    The BMW 6-series is in a higher segment which Audi doesn't directly compete in.
    In the US the 6-series starts at $78,450 for the 650i.

    The next gen 6-series is expected to have a 4-door coupe version based on the Gran Coupe Concept car, this will compete with the CLS and upcoming Audi A7.
    yeah i think you are right. so i can now clearly see my choice - its the BMW 3 series coupe...thanks guys.

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    Is Audi A5 3.0 TDI available here in the Philippines? i'm planning to buy one, maybe next month...

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    A5-BMW 3 Series.
    A8-BMW 5 Series or 7 Series

A5 versus BMW what model?