2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Audi R8.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Audi R8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | Convertible | R8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
