2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A4 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A4 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |