2009 Audi A5 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A5 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A5 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
