Audi S6 vs. BMW 540d
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Highlights
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$75,900
Starting MSRP
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$62,750
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric 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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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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444 hp
Horsepower
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261 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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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric 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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444 @ 5900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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261 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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442 @ 2700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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457 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.9 L/177
Displacement
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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Displacement
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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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26 City / 36 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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P255/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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21 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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21 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P255/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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P245/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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 - 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 - 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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Steering
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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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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 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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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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Measurements
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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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115 in
Wheelbase
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117 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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64 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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58 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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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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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
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
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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195 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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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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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
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
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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4,519 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,209 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
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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Optional
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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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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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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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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16 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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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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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 - 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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Audi S6 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2019 BMW 540d is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Audi S6 with 30 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Audi S6 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2019 BMW 540d is cheaper than the 2025 Audi S6 with a $62,750 starting MSRP versus a $75,900 starting MSRP.
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