2005 Audi TT vs. 2005 BMW X5

To start off, both 2005 Audi TT and 2005 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 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 X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi TT 2005 BMW X5
Make Audi BMW
Model TT X5
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 2926 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 520 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2170 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 93 L


 

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