Audi S8 vs. BMW 540d
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Highlights
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$130,000
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-8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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563 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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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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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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Displacement
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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563 @ 6000
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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590 @ 2500
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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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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15 City / 24 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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P265/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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P245/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
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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21 X 9 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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P265/35YR21
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 9 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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Suspension
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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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Double Wishbone
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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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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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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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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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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42 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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second 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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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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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209 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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77 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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59 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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123 in
Wheelbase
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117 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg 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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5,126 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
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
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
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
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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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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
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
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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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 2026 Audi S8 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2019 BMW 540d is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi S8 with 30 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2019 BMW 540d?
The 2019 BMW 540d is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S8 with a $62,750 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.
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