2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 BMW 530 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 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 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 530 (300 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (230 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 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 530 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A4 | 530 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
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 | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |