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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Starting MSRP
$38,900
$51,100
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V8
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
250 hp
282 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1850
324 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 5800
282 @ 5400
Displacement
2.7L/163
4.4L/268
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.3 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
P225/55HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
16 x 7 in
Spare Tire Size
225/45R17
P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17
P225/55HR16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
Four-Link
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
18
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
37 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Rear
59 in
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
57 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
56 in
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Length, Overall
177 in
188 in
Front Head Room
38 in
37 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
33 in
34 in
Passenger Volume
88 ft³
93 ft³
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
11 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
71 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
103 in
111 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
60 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
19 gal
Base Curb Weight
3,704 lbs
3,803 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
120

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2001 Audi S42000 BMW 540
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x .867 in
11.7 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.18 in
12.8 x 1.18 in
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