2009 Audi S5 vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, both 2009 Audi S5 and 2009 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Audi S5.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (521 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S5. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S5. 2009 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi S5 | 2009 BMW X5 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S5 | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |