2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 BMW 550
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
