BMW 4 Series vs Audi A5:
•  BMW 4 Series offers equal weight distribution in the front and back of the vehicle providing for a better handling experience compared to the Audi A5 that has a majority of it's weight in the front
•  BMW 4 Series has an 8 speed automatic transmission versus Audi A5's 7 speed transmission giving much smoother transitions between gears
•  The 4 Series reaches 60 mph in only 4.6 seconds, which is 1.1 seconds faster than the A5
•  BMW offers 3 Years/36k Mile complimentary maintenance with a new vehicle versus Audi only offers 1 Year/10k Mile complimentary maintenance
•  BMW has received a higher initial quality rating with JD Power over the past few years
•  The 4 Series starting MSRP is $1,800 greater than the A5, but the gain of extra power is worth it
•  BMW's All-Wheel Drive system, xDrive, offers continuous all-wheel drive versus Audi's All-Wheel Drive system, Quattro, relies mainly on front wheel drive with the option to be all-wheel drive
BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes C300 4Matic:
•  The 4 Series reaches 60 mph in only 4.6 seconds, which is 1.3 seconds faster than the C300
•  BMW offers 3 Years/36k Mile complimentary maintenance with a new vehicle versus Mercedes-Benz pre-paid maintenance plan
•  BMW has received a higher initial quality rating with JD Power over the past few years
•  The 4 Series also starts at a lower base cost of $44,600 versus the C300 at $45,200
•  BMW's All-Wheel Drive system, xDrive, offers continuous all-wheel drive versus Mercedes's All-Wheel Drive system, 4MATIC, relies on shifting from front to rear wheel drive as necessary
   
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