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Originally Posted by paddy335
The jounro's are a bit "damned if they do damned if they don't" at the moment with the M3/4.
Everyone wants comparisons but the fundamental problem is that the M4 is the first new-gen car into its segment. Especially regarding its key global competitiion - Audi and Merc.
So they are either comparing it to older products (e.g. RS5), which of course it beats, or cars from difference market segments (911 etc), which of course it tends to lose to.
The meaningful and crucial reviews for most potential buyers will come when the new C63 and Audi XYZ (and some of the other fringe sedan based GT cars, perhaps Jag, Maser etc) come out.
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+1. As for some prior comments:
- They chose the RS5 because they view it as the current benchmark in the segment. Seems like a compliment to me. They weren't setting up the M4 to win, it is simply the newest car in its segment.
- CCBs make no difference over one lap. It wasn't stacked against the Audi
- Would like to see the M4 in a broader shoot-out including a 911. Likely loses on track but will be close in other areas and even better in some (value, practicality.)