2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 BMW 528
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 BMW 528 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 2008 BMW 528 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A4 | 528 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |