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One of the most popular car comparisons out there is back once again: 2009 BMW 335i vs. 2010 Audi S4. The fellows over at Car and Driver decided to challenge the two sport sedans that have been competing in the same class for quite some time.

While most of the time, the BMW 335i comes out as a winner, the fellows at C&D seem to have a different opinion this time and the S4 gets their vote. Of course, some of these comparisons can be based on personal preferences, but before we jump into any conclusions, let’s take a look at their review.

We’ll boil it down: Forget the Audi’s as-tested price of $59,425 and the BMW’s $49,320 tab. This story is about how a $50,675 Audi S4 (the base price plus the performance-vital Audi drive select but minus all the nonessential luxuries we’re assiduously ignoring because we’re trained professionals) meets a $48,470 BMW 335i (base price plus all the requisite options to match the S4’s standard equipment) on virtually equal treads. Before you howl about the Audi’s higher price, recall that it also has standard all-wheel drive. [See sidebar for why we didn’t compare it with an all-wheel-drive 335i xDrive.]

Consider: Both the S4 and the 335i are four-door sedans with 3.0-liter, force-fed six-cylinders and redlines starting at 7000 rpm, and both hail from autobahn-honeycombed Germany. It’s the perfect two-car duel—a concours a deux, says a man who wears Boss. Does Audi want this bad enough? Let’s gas ’em up and see.

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JoeS, BMW Client Advisor and member of e90post, published some photos of a BMW 335i Sedan equipped with BMW Performance Accessories.  Back in November 2008, BMW North America released some teaser videos of their future Performance Accessories on the facelifted 3 Series models. Earlier that year at the Geneva Motor Show, BMW introduced the Performance Parts catalog for the 1 Series Coupe.

The BMW Performance Parts catalog includes a variety of  original BMW accessories which can take the customization of a car to a whole new level. Beside the aerodynamic components, the BMW Performance Accessories also offer an engine performance boost and handling.

BMW North America offers a factory warranty on all the parts sold under this program for 2 years or 24, 000 miles. If you decide to install the Performance Accessories at the local BMW dealership, the parts will be automatically covered under the new vehicle warranty.

Many of you might already know what the next question will be: will any of these performance parts be covered under the Free BMW Maintenance Program – 4 years or 50,000 miles? The answer is simple: YES. Purchasing a new set of performance brakes, will implicitly enter them as part of the Free Maintenance Program and will be replaced at no charge.

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