2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
