2007 Audi S4 vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, both 2007 Audi S4 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 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2007 Audi S4. 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 X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2007 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S4 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
