2011 Audi A5 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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, 2011 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A5 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 51 L |
