2007 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 650 | A5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |