Audi SQ8 vs. BMW X5 M
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Highlights
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$100,600
Starting MSRP
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$131,000
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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500 hp
Horsepower
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617 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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568 @ 3000
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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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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4.4 L/268
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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500 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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617 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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13 City / 18 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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Collapsible
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P285/40HR22
Front Tire Size
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P295/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P285/40HR22
Rear Tire Size
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P315/30YR22
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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22 X 10 in
Rear Wheel Size
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22 X 11.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Collapsible in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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22 X 10 in
Front Wheel Size
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21 X 10.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel 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
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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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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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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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42 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
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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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
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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61 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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72 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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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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67 in
Height, Overall
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69 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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37 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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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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118 in
Wheelbase
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117 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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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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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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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
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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197 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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66 in
Track Width, Front
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67 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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67 in
Track Width, Rear
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67 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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40 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
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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31 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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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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5,203 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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5,455 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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165 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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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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Automatic Parking
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Standard
Automatic Parking
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-
Automatic Parking
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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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
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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-
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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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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210
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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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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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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16 in
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
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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Audi SQ8 or the 2026 BMW X5 M?
The 2027 Audi SQ8 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 BMW X5 M with 16 MPG combined versus 15 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Audi SQ8 or the 2026 BMW X5 M?
The 2027 Audi SQ8 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW X5 M with a $100,600 starting MSRP versus a $131,000 starting MSRP.
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