Audi S4 Diesel! or BMW M340d? Is the new Audi S4 TDI Really THAT Good?

[@itspart]

I've had the S4 TDI for a year now. I love it... unbelievable torque. Super smooth and handles on rails. And still can get 54 mpg on a long run....

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I strufggled to find a downside with the S4 TDi tbh. If I was being super pick, maybe the styling could be a little more flamboyant, but then thats what the S4 has always been - an under the radar performance car.

[@itspart]

@@JamesGlenCarSales1982 I would completely agree with that 👌

[@aqeebkhah6601]

Hi am looking into jumping from s3 saloon to an s4. Is there any commons faults etc to look out for? Thanks

[@peterbashford6398]

I'm picking mine up on Saturday, I can't wait after the roadtest which was phenomenal. I have waited a long time to find a car which fully meets my requirements after owning my last car for eight years, and this is spot on.

[@boogboog8097]

The gearbox lag is supposedly something audi put in deliberately to make it "smoother" can be tuned out

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Wonder why they made that decision on their sporty S model

[@rampageashton]

So if you want a pretol you need to upgrade to the RS4

[@SamuelVaran]

⁠@@rampageashton or the A4 3.0 TFSI with similar power

[@rampageashton]

@SamuelVaran not available in the UK new.

[@charlie29rob]

I test drove both the S4 and m340d, but went for the M340d MHT as I preferred the handling, it feels quite rear wheel biased (which is fun). I spec’d the M340d with a few nice bits like the nice M Sport Seats, Laser Lights, Heads up, Harman Karden, Comfort Plus etc etc. But yes, the Audi is lovely - but for me the M340d is the winner.

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I was genuinely surprised how good the S4 was, when compared to such a complete package as the M340d - but at the end of the day, the BMW is just more, well, more like a BMW !

[@charlie29rob]

@@JamesGlenCarSales1982exactly my first BMW was an E39 530i M Sport - they have a different feel than other brands, you feel more involved when driving them. I’ll need to keep an eye out for your G21 (I’m W88CHY - Portimao Blue G21).

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Hi Charlie, couldn't agree more. The only other brand that feels remotely close is Porsche. Is your G21 lowered with spacers? @@charlie29rob

[@charlie29rob]

@@JamesGlenCarSales1982just spacers - eilbach 12mm/15mm - I’m a fat cu*t so it may look naturally low 😂😂

[@itspart]

Great video ❤

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Thanks itspart!

[@chrisgreen4620]

Great review, looking at one if these now for a new company car

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Thanks Chris! You'll thoroughly enjoy that one! I was most impressed (and thats something being a bit of a BMW fan boy!) Stephen

[@chrisgreen4620]

@ thanks, not have one in by any chance?

[@colinwilliams5974]

My first love was BMW but I do like the new S4 Tdi… I’ve had E39 530i which was epic! 335i covetable 2018 Audi E4 petrol avant, had 2 boys so needed the space! Was unsure of the TDI but have been pleasantly surprised! I’m getting a combined of 31mpg vs 19 with the petrol S4, but 50mpg on a long motorway trip! Torque is epic! But I want more so I’m looking at tuning options! Couldn’t afford the RS4 at the time!

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Hi Colin, a bit like me with the 335d/M340d vs 340i/M340i, I went for the diesel too. I just think that type of car suits the nature of the diesel more and the added economy is hard to ignore.

[@ifarid02]

Which is better? Considered the following: sound, reliability, parts cost, etc

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Sound doesn't really come into it with a big diesel like these, although, I wasn't really a fan of the 'speaker in exhaust' in the Audi. Reliability, I'm going to say the 340d, but really only down to having more experience with the BMW though and the fact the Police stopped using the Audi's due to gearbox issues and parts costs will be very similar.

[@Carrera-gp9od]

I’m not a fan of diesels but one of these in advant form is strangely appealing 👍🏻

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Something about having this much SPEED but not having to pay through the nose is extremely attractive!

[@petrolheid]

Seemed to be disbelief from you at points in this one, Stephen! The last great steering Audi i drove (R8 aside) was my B7 RS4 so this is a proper turn-up for the books. Like you though, I'll always lean towards BMW, however if this at least keeps BMW on their toes then that's not a bad thing at all; competition is good. Paul

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I was genuinely surprised Paul - And pleasantly so! The front end is so nimble and the steering really is a massive surprise with its tactility and feedback. And all wrapped up in a diesel package. Top job!

[@spacer567]

fitting a tuning box takes power up to 411 bhp not bad ive ha a few tuning boxes make a considerable difference

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

It's not really that great, when you consider an older model 335d will goto the same, but starts with 305hp

[@stevenhorsfield7234]

Don’t believe the figures of the tuning boxes research on here for people that have tested them

[@GregTurner-k5f]

You’re new bm has it on the exterior looks, for me anyway 👌

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I think so too!

[@GregTurner-k5f]

@@JamesGlenCarSales1982 so the comments did send the first time 😆🙈

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I was beginning to think there was an echo!! @@GregTurner-k5f

[@TheChrisglasgow]

I'm litreally trying too decide between these 2 cars too buy next too use for uber 😁

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Nice Uber!! Would that be an Uber Uber?! :)

[@christopherblack2616]

Why is your logo so similar to Auto Trader's?

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Hi Chris, we have had black and red chevrons since 1982, back when Auto Trader used red and blue graduated strikes, meaning we were first. Our chevrons used to be end to end, but with the event of social media and needing a square logo to lend itself better to the common size for profile images like you see here and on FB etc, we had to stack them instead. Hope this helps, Stephen

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video, fantastic colour

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Thanks for that! Colour is mega 👍

[@TheKasperlkopf]

love the accent

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

Thanks! Makes a refreshing change to people asking for English subtitles !

[@TheKasperlkopf]

@@JamesGlenCarSales1982 lol :D I'm austrian but i get everything u say

[@GregTurner-k5f]

You’re new bm has it on the exterior looks, for me anyway 👌

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I think so too!

[@GregTurner-k5f]

You’re new bm has it on the exterior looks, for me anyway 👌

[@JamesGlenCarSales1982]

I have to agree with you on that. The new G21 is a real looker.