2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. 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 S4 (410 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S4 | X1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
