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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Starting MSRP
$49,200
$56,450
Engine Type
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
MPG
17 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
333 hp
335 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
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Engine Type
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Displacement
3.0 L/183
3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
333 @ 5500
335 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 2900
332 @ 1380
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
17 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Front Tire Size
P245/40YR18
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/40YR18
P245/45HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
99 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
59 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
37 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
56 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
111 in
117 in
Length, Overall
186 in
195 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
74 in
Height, Overall
55 in
58 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
63 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
64 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
19 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Base Curb Weight
3,869 lbs
3,847 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Audi S42017 BMW 540
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
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