2009 Audi A5 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A5 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
