Audi A4 vs Jaguar XE & BMW 3 Series: mega exec group test

All-new Audi A4 promises to be better than ever, but can it beat the Jag XE and BMW 3 Series?

Competition in the compact executive class is reaching fever pitch. Hot on the heels of the new Jaguar XE and facelifted BMW 3 Series comes the all-new Audi A4.

Based on the brand’s adaptable MLB architecture that has already been seen on the Q7 SUV, the newcomer promises to be lighter, faster, sharper to drive and more efficient than before. Plus, with Audi’s reputation for delivering hugely desirable interiors, the A4 claims to set new standards for quality and desirability...

[bou]

Best interior for me: A4
Best car design: XE
Most fun to drive: XE and 3-series (tie)
However, the Jag is the LEAST practical, has the worst interior design and there is literally no space for rear passengers. The Germans aced in ALL those criteria and the XE still

[tottorookokkoroo]

So the jaguar was worst in almost every category you talked about, and still it got the first place? wtf.

You said in the end that neither could beat jaguar in "refinement, luxury, low running costs, and in long kit list."

The audi interior is way more "refined" and luxurious than the jaguars, in 3:50 you talk about interior quality in the audi, but dont say a word about jaguars, or bmws.

Jaguar does not have low running costs, as it probably breaks down at really often.


Really bad and biased review.

[mexistratman]

I don't understand something, the man talking about 0-60 said the Audi was the fastest at 7.0 then the woman voiceover said the Audi was in the middle of the two doing it in 7.6... Can someone explain?

[SuperLitherland]

what da fack is she wearing .... she needs to go see a stylist or something

[ScottPC]

AUDI/BMW in first
MERC C CLASS in second
And Jag... third.

That's how I'd do it.

[w-james]

Im a fan of Jaguar however the best all rounder is the BMW. And the XE has terrible on fuel and being a Jag, is probably the least reliable. And the XE has no space for passengers.

[elukok]

Jaguar and low running cost? Was that supposed to be some kind of weird british humor or joke?

[pwoo]

Each car caters to a different audience, so there isn't a real "winner." The winner is whatever you prefer.

[jamiroquaifan]

The A4 is clearly the best all rounder, and if you see it in the flesh it looks stunning too! The quality is exceptionally high compare to the BMW and the Jaguar.

[jhaabhishek]

Its almost like they want to do the review but they were like whatever..sure...lets do it.

[scanspeak]

Need a car with BMW performance, Audi or Merc interior, Jaguar exterior, and Lexus reliability.

[gourikhatua]

To me, BMW is the best. It has got a very aggressive exterior, functional interior and drive quality far ahead of the rivals. The M-sport version feels amazing on the motorway, corners and even on city roads. hands down winner !!

[freakinbox]

You guys are fantastic at repeating specs off of the sales brochures and pointing out the painfully obvious.

[AR-fwbn]

"stylish executive" an example of an oxymoron

[mpower]

So just because the Jag is more luxurious and it's cheaper it beats the 3 series!? The 3 series was the best car there as it has always been in the past. The Audi has got looks but everything else was poor from it. 3 series is the best.

[rorschach]

Your reviews have become a joke. Saying that the XE is most luxurious and that a4 has the least space in the back. Cant take you seriously anymore.

[Coobyliscous]

"Senior Road Tester".. enter 12 year old

[mzansipopularrides]

The review does not make sense. How can the Jaguar get beaten in almost every category and be selected as the winning
If that was the initial plan then why didn't you make it win every category first???

[alterglobo]

Finally a good, consistent test is done about WHAT REALLY MATTERS.

Enough of the overrating of marginal advantages in luggage space, fuel consumption and practicality for a fucking hair dresser or a wanker businessman. Just DRIVING, DRIVING PLEASURE, DRIVING FOR THE SAKE OF DRIVING.

Well done AutoExpress, and especially well done Jaguar!!!

[TheMpofu]

Jag beat the Audi for luxury?! You must be having a laugh LOl we didn't even get to see it inside anyways