Ever since we picked up the Audi A4 for our long-term test, this is the comparison I’ve been itching to do. While the Mercedes C-Class claimed the sales crown last year, the 3 Series is a perennial bestseller and the undisputed benchmark in the compact luxury segment. It’s the obvious choice to see how far the A4 has come in this generation, and whether it can match the 3 for luxury, quality, refinement, technology and driving dynamics. So which of these two sporty luxury sedans has the goods and the balance to deserve your attention? Subscribe http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AutoGuideVideo YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/AutoguideVideo Facebook - http://facebook.com/AutoGuide Twitter - http://twitter.com/AutoGuide Google+ - http://goo.gl/LBxsP Web - http://www.AutoGuide.com AutoGuide reviews the latest new cars with test drives, car comparisons and shootouts plus coverage of breaking auto industry news, auto shows, rumors and spy photos. Help shop for your new car with informative car buying tips and car recall news, and be entertained with feature stories, Top 10s and car review videos.