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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
Because 2008 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (321 Nm @ 1750 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 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
