2012 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2013 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2013 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2013 Audi A5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 740 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 740 | A5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4626 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |