2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 181 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 A4 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Audi A4 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 325 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
