2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 Audi R8 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 R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Audi R8 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 530 | R8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |