Audi S5 vs. BMW M235
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$63,300
Starting MSRP
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$44,150
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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362 hp
Horsepower
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320 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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406
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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330 @ 1400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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362
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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320 @ 5800
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/182
Displacement
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Displacement
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T 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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19 City / 28 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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P245/40YR19
Rear Tire Size
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P245/35YR18
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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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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P245/40YR19
Front Tire Size
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P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire 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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19 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front 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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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 - 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 - 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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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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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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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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
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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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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Measurements
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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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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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190 in
Length, Overall
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176 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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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
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second 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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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front 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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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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37 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head 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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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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N/A
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head 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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38 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
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 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
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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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,288 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,535 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
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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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
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
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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
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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-
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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210
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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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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14 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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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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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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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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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S5 or the 2016 BMW M235?
The 2026 Audi S5 is more fuel efficient than the 2016 BMW M235 with 23 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S5 or the 2016 BMW M235?
The 2016 BMW M235 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S5 with a $44,150 starting MSRP versus a $63,300 starting MSRP.
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