2012 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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 530 (540 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 530 | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 530 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
