2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
