2004 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 525 | A8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |