2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 30 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.
Because 2007 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 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 550 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
