2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 BMW 640 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A5 | 640 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
