Audi S8 vs. BMW M850 Gran Coupe
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Highlights
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$130,000
Starting MSRP
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$110,500
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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563 hp
Horsepower
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523 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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563 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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523 @ 5500
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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553 @ 1800
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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Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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4.4 L/268
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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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 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
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
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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20 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P265/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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P245/35YR20
Front Tire Size
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Front 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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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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21 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P265/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
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P275/30YR20
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 - 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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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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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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41 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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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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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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123 in
Wheelbase
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119 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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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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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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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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209 in
Length, Overall
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200 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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Height, 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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
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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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder 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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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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5,126 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,758 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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
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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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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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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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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2026 BMW M850 Gran Coupe?
The 2026 BMW M850 Gran Coupe is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi S8 with 19 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2026 BMW M850 Gran Coupe?
The 2026 BMW M850 Gran Coupe is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S8 with a $110,500 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.
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