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2008 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $59,800 - $113,200
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2008 Audi A3
MSRP $32,300 - $43,700
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Twin Turbocharged Gas I6 Gas V8 Gas V10
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182 4.8L/293 5.0L/305
2.0L/121 3.2L/195
Fuel System
TBD DI
DI
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 360 hp @ 6300 rpm 500 hp @ 7750 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 250 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm 383 ft-lb @ 6100 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 2800-3200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD *Mandatory until 09/07* 6-speed manual transmission-inc: OD, dual-mass flywheel
S-tronic 6-speed automatic transmission-inc: electro-hydraulic control 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.2 - 19.9 L/100 km
9.3 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 - 11.9 L/100 km
6.8 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 19.9 L/100 km
6.8 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
968 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,455 mm
1,379 mm
Rear Head Room
968 - 993 mm
937 mm
Rear Leg Room
914 mm
884 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,453 mm
1,341 mm
Trunk Volume
396 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,885 - 2,888 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,854 - 4,864 mm
4,285 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,847 mm
1,958 mm
Height, Overall
1,468 - 1,491 mm
1,422 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
112 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,590 - 1,880 kg
1,480 - 1,660 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40WR18 P225/50VR17 P245/35WR19 P255/40ZR19
P225/40R18 P225/45YR17 P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR18 P225/50VR17 P275/35WR18 P275/30WR19 P285/35ZR19
P225/40R18 P225/45YR17 P225/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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