2008 Audi S4 vs. Its Competition

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2 Sep 17, 2008

The 2008 Audi S4 range used to be the only compact luxury vehicle with an optional V-8.

Then along came the Cadillac CTS-V, which is absent from the market for the 2008 model year, as it's being redesigned.

The Mercedes-Benz C63 arrives this year with scorching V-8 power but no available all-wheel drive; ditto the BMW M3, which comes in convertible and coupe editions as well as four-door form.

The Lexus IS-F is a new entrant for the 2008 model year; it has 416 horsepower, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a 0-60-mph time quicker than all of these vehicles.

The Jaguar XF is an interesting alternative, without all-wheel drive but with far sexier looks and an innovative cabin to boot.

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8.8 The 2008 Audi S4 has aged gracefully—and still has fleet V-8 feet and great handling, too.	9 The 2009 Jaguar XF is an easy car to love. It performs as well as anything in the class--and has unexpected glamorous touches that will win over converts.	9 The 2008 BMW M3 redefines the performance envelope for BMW's 3-Series range--but at a significant weight and price penalty. You might be going too fast to notice, though.	8.4 The 2008 Lexus IS-F challenges the best from Germany, bringing 168-mph capability with an uber-high pricetag to boot.	8.8 The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sports a fluid ride, spot-on handling, and shrieking power to make it the most accomplished C-Class ever built.
MSRP From
$48,610	$49,200	N/A	$56,000	$53,800
Gas Mileage
13 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy		16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V8	Gas V8	N/A	Gas V8	Gas V6
EPA Class
Compact	- TBD -	N/A	Sub-Compact	Compact
Style Name
4dr Sedan Man	4dr Sedan Luxury	N/A	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan 6.3L AMG RWD
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	N/A	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	N/A	4	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	N/A	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Manual	Automatic	N/A	Automatic	Automatic