Audi S8 vs. BMW 525
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Highlights
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$130,000
Starting MSRP
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$43,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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563 hp
Horsepower
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215 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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4
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-8
Engine Type
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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3.0L/183
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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563 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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215 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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590 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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185 @ 2750
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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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 30 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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P265/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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P225/50R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P265/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
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P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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21 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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21 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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4-link Integral
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Servotronic Variable Pwr
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 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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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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58 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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123 in
Wheelbase
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114 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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209 in
Length, Overall
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191 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 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, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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5,126 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,396 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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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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19 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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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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
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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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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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr-Assisted
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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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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16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x 0.79 in
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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2007 BMW 525?
The 2026 Audi S8 is more fuel efficient than the 2007 BMW 525 with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2007 BMW 525?
The 2007 BMW 525 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S8 with a $43,500 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.
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