2006 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 745 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
