2011 Audi A5 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2011 Audi A5. 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 X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A5 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
