Audi A6 vs. BMW 535d
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Highlights
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$64,100
Starting MSRP
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$57,350
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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362 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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5
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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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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362 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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255 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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406 @ 1370
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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413 @ 1500
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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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 38 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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P245/45HR19
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/45HR19
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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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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19 X 8.5 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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19 X 8.5 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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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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 - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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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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
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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N/A
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
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
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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
Wheelbase
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117 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
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
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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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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N/A
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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4,310 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,085 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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
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
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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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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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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170
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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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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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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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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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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 A6 or the 2016 BMW 535d?
The 2016 BMW 535d is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A6 with 30 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A6 or the 2016 BMW 535d?
The 2016 BMW 535d is cheaper than the 2026 Audi A6 with a $57,350 starting MSRP versus a $64,100 starting MSRP.
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