2011 Audi A4 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, both 2011 Audi A4 and 2011 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Audi A4 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A4 | 535 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |