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Windshield OEM BMW or OEM Audi
Have a prestige trim 9.5 S5 and wear polarized sunglasses 99.9% of the time I get in the car and they\u2019ve never caused any issues with legibility for the HUD.
Pros: good legibility
Cons: null
Vehicle:
Audi S5
For my X5 M comp I go with the ultimate tire/wheel, windshield, ext maintenance (5 not 7). Curb rash one rim and you make it back… WS replacement from crack is the same. BMW glass has gotten softer and more prone.
Pros: make it back
Cons: BMW glass softer
Vehicle:
BMW X5
So, an hour and a half later I was out the door with a brand new Audi OEM windshield and ADAS calibration for $66.92, which was the price of a new set of wiper blades, totally optional.
Pros: new windshield, ADAS calibration
Vehicle:
Audi
My Model S plan went from $15->$20 monthly and I’m keeping it. I had to replace a windshield on my BMW earlier this year at $1300 out of pocket.
Pros: cheaper than out of pocket
Cons: increase in cost
2018 BMW F30 318d: Fragile windshields? We’re on the 3rd one already. Oil filter housing was replaced at 125k km due to a cracked coolant passage. OEM unit was plastic and was replaced with a metal one. Wheel speed sensors have been replaced twice already.
Pros: routine maintenance
Cons: fragile windshields
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 130000 km
There is a significant difference in quality of the glass itself. OEM vs non. I routinely see cars that come through with non oem glass that will just not calibrate after replacement.
Cons: calibration issues
In over 20+ years of owning BMWs, and 35 years of owning other brands, I’ve never had a windshield crack. Then yesterday my 2024 M4 X40i with 7000 miles got hit by a people and bam, not just a chip, it cracked halfway across. Unfortunately, mine is on the driver’s side, right at my eyeline.
Cons: cracked easily, chipped easily
Vehicle:
BMW M4
Mileage: 11265 km
Cost me $2000+ for Audi Original. And i wont recommend OEM.
Cons: expensive, not recommended
On my 2022 540i, I went through 3 windshields during my 3 year lease. Felt like the glass with HUD is made of sugar these days.
Cons: poor durability, fragile glass
Vehicle:
BMW
Ive replaced 2 of these in the last 3 months on my RS3. OEM glass at the dealership both times.
Cons: poor durability, frequent replacement needed
Vehicle:
Audi RS3
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Which windshield to choose — OEM BMW or OEM Audi?
If choosing windshield across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare windshield across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which windshield are better — OEM Audi or OEM BMW?
In March 2026 on PartReview, windshield OEM Audi were overall better than OEM BMW.
- OEM BMW received a PR Score of 41 out of 100, and OEM Audi scored 71 point.
- OEM BMW ranked 7 in the overall ranking, and OEM Audi ranked 2.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Audi (3.7) than for OEM BMW (2.6).
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Windshield OEM Audi have better feature ratings than OEM BMW:
- Chips/cracks - owners believe, that this property for OEM Audi is better than OEM BMW.
- Clarity - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Audi is outperforms OEM BMW.
- Wiper performance - reviews suggest, that by this property OEM BMW does not differ from OEM Audi.
Which windshield are more popular — OEM BMW or OEM Audi?
Windshield OEM BMW and OEM Audi were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, windshield OEM Audi surpassed OEM BMW:
- For OEM BMW, the ratio of positive (62) to negative (86) votes is -24 votes.
- For OEM Audi, the ratio of positive (91) to negative (37) votes is 54 votes.
By number of reviews, windshield OEM BMW surpassed OEM Audi:
- For windshield OEM BMW there are 48 reviews: 18 positive, 4 neutral, 26 negative.
- For windshield OEM Audi there are 42 reviews: 29 positive, 2 neutral, 11 negative.
Which windshield do car owners prefer — OEM BMW or OEM Audi?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, windshield OEM BMW and OEM Audi have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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