2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2011 BMW Z4 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 Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Audi Q5 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q5 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
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 | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |