2004 Audi A4 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
