2003 Audi A4 vs. 2003 BMW X5
To start off, both 2003 Audi A4 and 2003 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2003 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi A4 | 2003 BMW X5 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A4 | X5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |