2004 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 330 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
