2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Audi S5.
Because 2012 Audi S5 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 S5 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 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 335 | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 335 | S5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |