2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 486 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 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.7 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 | 2191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
