Audi A8 vs. BMW 740
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$95,100
Starting MSRP
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$99,800
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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335 hp
Horsepower
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394 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 Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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335 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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394 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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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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369 @ 1370
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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398 @ 1850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-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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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 31 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P265/40HR20
Rear Tire Size
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P285/40HR20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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20 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 X 10.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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P265/40HR20
Front Tire Size
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P255/45HR20
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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Suspension
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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
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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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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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Steering
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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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43 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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209 in
Length, Overall
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212 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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38 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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123 in
Wheelbase
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127 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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42 in
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
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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59 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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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
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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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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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,773 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
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
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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Safety
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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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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380
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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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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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front 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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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A8 or the 2027 BMW 740?
The 2027 BMW 740 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi A8 with 28 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A8 or the 2027 BMW 740?
The 2026 Audi A8 is cheaper than the 2027 BMW 740 with a $95,100 starting MSRP versus a $99,800 starting MSRP.
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