2012 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (223 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 650 | 2004 Audi A4 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 650 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
