Road Tests: Comparison Tests

An in-depth analysis of competing vehicles within a market segment, including editorial opinions, instrumented performance testing, photos, video, and an overall rating.
Comparison Test: 2009 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
The all-new A4 faces its key German rival in the compact entry-level luxury segment. We find out if it's got the stuff to succeed in a brutally competitive market.
Consumer Comparison Test: 2008 Economy Sedans
Six consumers become automotive journalists for the day and compare three economy sedans.


Recent Comparison Tests

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Edmunds Test Drives: A comprehensive evaluation of a new vehicle that includes driving impressions, instrumented testing, photography and analysis of strengths and weaknesses versus primary competitors.

First Drives: Our first opportunity to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle. Includes editorial driving impressions, photos, and often a video.

Full Test: A comprehensive vehicle review, including instrumented performance testing, editorial opinion, photos, and often a video.

Follow-Up Test: A report on selected vehicles with a different engine package or trim level than previously tested. Includes editorial opinion, instrumented performance testing, photos, and often a video.

Long-Term Test: By driving selected vehicles over 20,000 miles in the course of a year, we evaluate the overall ownership experience with particular focus on dealership service, vehicle quality and dependability.

Comparison Test: An in-depth analysis of competing vehicles within a market segment, including editorial opinions, instrumented performance testing, photos, video, and an overall rating.


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