Audi RS6 vs. BMW M5
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$82,700
Starting MSRP
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$123,300
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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450 hp
Horsepower
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717 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All 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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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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4.2L/255
Displacement
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4.4 L/268
Displacement
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Displacement
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450 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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717 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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415 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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738 @ 1800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T 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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11.6 qts
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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P255/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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HL285/40YR20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P255/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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HL295/35YR21
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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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 10.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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21 X 11 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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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
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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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double A-arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Stabilizer Bar
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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w/Stabilizer Bar
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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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14
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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3
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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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 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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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 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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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 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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109 in
Wheelbase
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118 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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191 in
Length, Overall
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201 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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4 in
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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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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4,024 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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5,390 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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22 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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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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Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
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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150
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Four-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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14.4 x 1.34 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.2 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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16 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
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 2003 Audi RS6 or the 2027 BMW M5?
The 2027 BMW M5 is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Audi RS6 with 14 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Audi RS6 or the 2027 BMW M5?
The 2003 Audi RS6 is cheaper than the 2027 BMW M5 with a $82,700 starting MSRP versus a $123,300 starting MSRP.
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