2007 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 525 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
