2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 BMW 328
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 and 2008 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328.
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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2008 Audi S4 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2008 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S4 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
