2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | X5 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
