BMW 840 vs. BMW 850
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Highlights
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$94,500
Starting MSRP
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$94,700
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
Engine Type
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Gas V12
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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335 hp
Horsepower
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322 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear 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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4
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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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
Engine Type
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Gas V12
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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368 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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361 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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335 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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322 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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5.4L/328
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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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 20 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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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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P235/50R16
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
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P275/35VR19
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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19 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/40VR19
Front Tire Size
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P235/50R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Anti-Roll Bar
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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Five-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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38 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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr 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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3
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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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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25 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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36 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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191 in
Length, Overall
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188 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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47 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder 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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53 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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75 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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34 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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3,933 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,288 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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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
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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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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24 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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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
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
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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Electrical
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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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Four-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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x -TBD- 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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW 840 or the 1997 BMW 850?
The 2026 BMW 840 is more fuel efficient than the 1997 BMW 850 with 24 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW 840 or the 1997 BMW 850?
The 2026 BMW 840 is cheaper than the 1997 BMW 850 with a $94,500 starting MSRP versus a $94,700 starting MSRP.
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