Audi A4 Avant vs Merc B-class vs Volvo V50 vs BMW X3

**ryan** · January 28th, 2006 01:25 PM

Para maiba naman, which among these small premium wagons would you choose? I like wagons cuz trunk space is very flexible compared to a regular sedan.

Also, I know the X3 is not supposed to be in the list but since BMW here doesn't offer the 3-series wagon, I just added this even if I'm not after its 4x4 feature. Lets saw pre-owned pag X3 para di sobrang layo sa price.

I just put some criterias but you can of course use your own..

1) looks in and out
2) usable interior space (I've checked and B-class is roomiest, A4 smallest)
3) drive, fun factor
4) features, options
5) uniqueness/prestige/feel good factor
6) economical to run? (unit cost, repair cost, fuel, etc)

**wren** · January 28th, 2006 01:28 PM

A4 Avant...i like audis.

**kimpOy** · January 28th, 2006 02:02 PM

me too...
A4 for me...

**the_wildthing** · January 28th, 2006 02:04 PM

Puwede bang RS4? :evillaugh

Though I'm not much of a wagon fan... but it might change if I actually use one for a couple of weeks.

**empy** · January 28th, 2006 02:21 PM

test drove them all about 5 months ago (except the B-class, which isn't available where i live). A4 hands down on every dimension - utility, performance, looks, interior, you name it.

**ryan** · January 28th, 2006 02:44 PM

Ahh I see.. I was thinking about the models offered here...

Audi A4 Avant - 2.0L 130hp
BMW X3 - 2.5L 190hp ?
Merc B-class - 2.0L 136hp
Volvo V50 - 2.4L 170hp

I've test driven the A4 1.8T sedan and it seemed a bit better than the Volvo S40 and you also don't feel that there's a turbo inside. But it wasn't offered in Avant version and I haven't driven the base 2.0L engine.

**squala** · January 28th, 2006 10:54 PM

For wagons, I'd choose the V50. It's simply versatile and safe, and now, it's got the attitude.

**AG4** · January 30th, 2006 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by squala

For wagons, I'd choose the V50. It's simply versatile and safe, and now, it's got the attitude.

The stronger V50 would seem to be the better choice. (value for money?)

Whats the price difference between the V50 and the A4 Avant?

**ryan** · January 30th, 2006 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

The stronger V50 would seem to be the better choice. (value for money?)

Whats the price difference between the V50 and the A4 Avant?

Malaki ren yung difference. Yung V50 nasa 2.4M ata while the A4 Avant I think nasa 2.9M

Mas loaded sa features yung A4 kaso lang 2.0L engine lang and baka bitin. The 1.8T I test drove (sedan) was ok so I'm kinda concerned about the non-turbo 2liter engine's performance.

**AG4** · January 31st, 2006 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by ryan

Malaki ren yung difference. Yung V50 nasa 2.4M ata while the A4 Avant I think nasa 2.9M

Mas loaded sa features yung A4 kaso lang 2.0L engine lang and baka bitin. The 1.8T I test drove (sedan) was ok so I'm kinda concerned about the non-turbo 2liter engine's performance.

The Volvo V50 2.4 is laready P2.4M!(?)
I think last October it was still P2.29M.

...still a better buy than the weaker(and heavier?) A4 Avant.