2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
Because 2008 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 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, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Audi A5 | 2008 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A5 | X3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |