2010 Audi A4 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A4 would be higher. Both 2010 Audi A4 and 2012 BMW 528 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A4. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A4 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1826 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
