2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 BMW 535
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,428 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (223 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 BMW 535.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 535. 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 535 (330 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
