2010 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 529 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 120 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 120 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
