2004 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | X5 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5062 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2944 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
