2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 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 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A8 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A8 | 530 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |