2007 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 530 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
