2012 Audi S4 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, both 2012 Audi S4 and 2012 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi S4 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S4 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
