2005 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 530 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
