BMW challenges the mighty Audi A4 3.2 FSI by gaining more power and of course offers more thrills. Bunny Punia plays judge as the two Germans battle hard, smoke rubber and push their electronic stability controls to the max. This is the 500 plus horsepower bash that involves two top of the line premium saloons with enough juice to satisfy every power hungry owner it will ever see in India. While for some time Audi ruled the roost with the 3.2-litre FSI motor plonked into the little A4, BMW has now decided to hit back with the replacement of the 325i (and its 2.5-litre straight six) – the new 3.0-litre 330i. Number crunchers rejoice as the new model, in addition to an extra 500cc, adds 44 horses and 54Nm of torque. With just 35 kilos extra to lug around, the 330i seems ready to set a benchmark in this class. Or does it? Before you wonder on the exclusion of a Mercedes-Benz in this comparison, the fact is that, as of today, they really don’t have a petrol engine on offer larger than 2.5-litre. In all respects, it would be unfair to pit the C250 with these two hair raising performers. Right then, let the battle begin...

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