2008 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S4.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 650 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
