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$57,400
$70,400
Highlights
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$57,400
|
$70,400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
17 City / 26 Hwy
|
13 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
230 hp
|
394 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
235 @ 2700
|
368 @ 3800
|
| Displacement |
3.7L/226
|
5.0L/303
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
230 @ 5500
|
394 @ 6600
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 26 Hwy
|
13 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.6 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7 in
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Alloy
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Alloy
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
P245/40ZR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60R16
|
P275/35ZR18
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7 in
|
18 x 9.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 7 in
|
Compact in
|
Suspension
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Trapezoidal link
|
4-link Integral
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Track-Rod
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
w/Lower Arms
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Four-Link
|
Double-Pivot
|
Steering
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Recirculating Ball
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
18 ft³
|
11 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Wheelbase |
113 in
|
111 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
34 in
|
| Length, Overall |
198 in
|
188 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
71 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
60 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
93 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
58 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,682 lbs
|
4,024 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
24 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
Safety
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 1999 Audi A8 | 2003 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
9.6 x 0.39 in
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.3 x 0.98 in
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
Four-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted
|
Pwr-Assisted
|