2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2009 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
