Audi A5 vs. BMW 430
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Highlights
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$50,200
Starting MSRP
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$53,300
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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268 hp
Horsepower
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255 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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268
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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255 @ 4700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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295
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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295 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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114 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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37 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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190 in
Length, Overall
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188 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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37 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,090 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,578 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A5 or the 2027 BMW 430?
The 2027 BMW 430 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A5 with 31 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A5 or the 2027 BMW 430?
The 2026 Audi A5 is cheaper than the 2027 BMW 430 with a $50,200 starting MSRP versus a $53,300 starting MSRP.
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