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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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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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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4.2L/255
Displacement
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4.4 L/268
Displacement
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Displacement
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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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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 Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare 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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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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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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Alloy
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 Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel 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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Suspension
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Measurements
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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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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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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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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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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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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 Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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109 in
Wheelbase
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118 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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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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Weight & Capacity
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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 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
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
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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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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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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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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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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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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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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pwr
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 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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