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So request was made for a comparison.
I went from 475BHP MRC stage 2+ B8 S4:
To a 3ltr twin turbo diesel 275BHP Jag XFS
Just driven back from Wales in the new car. You can't really compare them is my first thought. The S4 was a bit of a sleeper, and just ripped your head when you wanted to. The jag is more refined, power in a sexy way.
Prefer the grill on the jag and the rear diffuser, but prefer the quads of the S4, might need to get some XFR quads to finish it off.
Suspension:
With the drive select dampers it was alright in comfort and then tightened up in dynamic. Crap roads round here still felt a bit harsh though.
The Jag is on 20's, and despite that it was softer, even in dynamic mode. It has more wallow than the Audi, but Audis have always been on the harsh side.
Steering:
Upgraded RS5 wheel with extended paddles was awesome, great grip. With dynamic mode the heavy feeling felt much tighter.
The jag just feels too light tbh, needs a bit more heavy engagement.
Power:
Obviously compared to the Audi it can't touch it. However it still is powerful with loads of grunt 600Nm. Pulls very easily at any speed, and easy to suddenly hit high speeds. Pretty quiet though which is a shame and no supercharger whine...
Engine:
Jag is very refined, hardly notice the noise unless in dynamic mode and flooring it with the windows open. Needs a bit more noise tbh.
The Audi being petrol has that one with its stronic farts
Concern is apparently the box doesn't auto shift up if in manual mode and doesn't have a redline protector (yet to test this-which I won't , just thinking the sales guy didn't have clue).
Theoretically I would have got 41.4mpg whilst doing a stable 91mph from Wales to reading. That would be low 20's in the Audi. Be interesting to see how it compares around town when I was hitting 16-17mpg.
Paddle shifts work well and responsive in both cars.
Interior:
Despite the carbon in the Audi, the jag has it, it has air vents that appear when you turn the engine on (not getting bored of that in a long time)
I got the redzone leather which has red stitching around the cabin, and red and black heated and cooled (!) seats. More slippy than the alcantara in the Audi, but then you inflate the bolsters ala RS4 style (although you control how much to inflate them by)and you don't go anywhere.
Electronic adjustments have more options on the jag, both had memory.
Leather dash finishes it off as well. Very classy
Technology:
Prefer the Audi sat nav when it's working, but love the fact the jag actually takes a full postcode!!
Can't seem to find any data like oil level or service interval so need to consult the manual. So Audi for that.
The jag can stream music via Bluetooth or plug your iPhone into the port in the armrest and play it from there whilst charging it. A big plus of not having too faff around with SD cards.
Jag doesn't have voice control so will see if I can fit retrospectively as was very useful on the Audi.
The centre console seems more centre based in the jag, and not as angled or close by to as in the Audi. Preferred the closeness of the Audi controls.
Bowers stereo is very good, think the B&O might slightly have it, but need to test some more tunes.
Reverse camera as well as sensors is a nice plus, but rear visibility is worse though.
Wipers- yes, wipers...the jag has the washer jets on the actual arms so lays down water next to the blades as it wipes, God I'm easy to please, no jets going off at angles here!!
And heated windscreen will be great come next winter.
Space:
Boot seems longer in the jag.
Room in the back is less, my sons car seat seems closer to the front seats, not sure the wife will be pleased about losing her "never enough" space a bit...otherwise his feet will be curled up. Might need to see if he'll got the next stage up as they're not as bulky...
Car overall seems lower, feels like it should be more sporty, but maybe I've just been spoilt...
It does seem like a more executive car, which is probably better for me and less likely for me to lose licence tbh..
But....but....that power delivery of the S4 when on WOT, god I will always miss that!
So early days, but happy so far, and time will tell whether it's a great move or one I'll regret. Need to stick some tints on it, and red callipers and mudflaps next...(the missing will never completely disappear for me lol)
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I went from 475BHP MRC stage 2+ B8 S4:
To a 3ltr twin turbo diesel 275BHP Jag XFS
Just driven back from Wales in the new car. You can't really compare them is my first thought. The S4 was a bit of a sleeper, and just ripped your head when you wanted to. The jag is more refined, power in a sexy way.
Prefer the grill on the jag and the rear diffuser, but prefer the quads of the S4, might need to get some XFR quads to finish it off.
Suspension:
With the drive select dampers it was alright in comfort and then tightened up in dynamic. Crap roads round here still felt a bit harsh though.
The Jag is on 20's, and despite that it was softer, even in dynamic mode. It has more wallow than the Audi, but Audis have always been on the harsh side.
Steering:
Upgraded RS5 wheel with extended paddles was awesome, great grip. With dynamic mode the heavy feeling felt much tighter.
The jag just feels too light tbh, needs a bit more heavy engagement.
Power:
Obviously compared to the Audi it can't touch it. However it still is powerful with loads of grunt 600Nm. Pulls very easily at any speed, and easy to suddenly hit high speeds. Pretty quiet though which is a shame and no supercharger whine...
Engine:
Jag is very refined, hardly notice the noise unless in dynamic mode and flooring it with the windows open. Needs a bit more noise tbh.
The Audi being petrol has that one with its stronic farts
Concern is apparently the box doesn't auto shift up if in manual mode and doesn't have a redline protector (yet to test this-which I won't , just thinking the sales guy didn't have clue).
Theoretically I would have got 41.4mpg whilst doing a stable 91mph from Wales to reading. That would be low 20's in the Audi. Be interesting to see how it compares around town when I was hitting 16-17mpg.
Paddle shifts work well and responsive in both cars.
Interior:
Despite the carbon in the Audi, the jag has it, it has air vents that appear when you turn the engine on (not getting bored of that in a long time
)I got the redzone leather which has red stitching around the cabin, and red and black heated and cooled (!) seats. More slippy than the alcantara in the Audi, but then you inflate the bolsters ala RS4 style (although you control how much to inflate them by)and you don't go anywhere.
Electronic adjustments have more options on the jag, both had memory.
Leather dash finishes it off as well. Very classy
Technology:
Prefer the Audi sat nav when it's working, but love the fact the jag actually takes a full postcode!!
Can't seem to find any data like oil level or service interval so need to consult the manual. So Audi for that.
The jag can stream music via Bluetooth or plug your iPhone into the port in the armrest and play it from there whilst charging it. A big plus of not having too faff around with SD cards.
Jag doesn't have voice control so will see if I can fit retrospectively as was very useful on the Audi.
The centre console seems more centre based in the jag, and not as angled or close by to as in the Audi. Preferred the closeness of the Audi controls.
Bowers stereo is very good, think the B&O might slightly have it, but need to test some more tunes.
Reverse camera as well as sensors is a nice plus, but rear visibility is worse though.
Wipers- yes, wipers...the jag has the washer jets on the actual arms so lays down water next to the blades as it wipes, God I'm easy to please, no jets going off at angles here!!
And heated windscreen will be great come next winter.
Space:
Boot seems longer in the jag.
Room in the back is less, my sons car seat seems closer to the front seats, not sure the wife will be pleased about losing her "never enough" space a bit...otherwise his feet will be curled up. Might need to see if he'll got the next stage up as they're not as bulky...
Car overall seems lower, feels like it should be more sporty, but maybe I've just been spoilt...
It does seem like a more executive car, which is probably better for me and less likely for me to lose licence tbh..
But....but....that power delivery of the S4 when on WOT, god I will always miss that!
So early days, but happy so far, and time will tell whether it's a great move or one I'll regret. Need to stick some tints on it, and red callipers and mudflaps next...(the missing will never completely disappear for me lol)
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