Audi S8 vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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Highlights
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$130,000
Starting MSRP
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$62,100
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 Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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563 hp
Horsepower
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335 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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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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3.0 L/182
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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590 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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330
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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563 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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335 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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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23 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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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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P265/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
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
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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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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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare 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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P265/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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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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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
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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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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39 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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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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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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209 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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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
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
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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38 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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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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5,126 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,365 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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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
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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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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing 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
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
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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200
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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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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16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
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
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 - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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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
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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5?
The 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi S8 with 26 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5?
The 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S8 with a $62,100 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.
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