2007 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 6 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2013 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 530 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
