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2018 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $63,000 - $83,000
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2017 Audi A6
MSRP $58,400 - $77,650
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183 4.4 L/268
2.0 L/121 3.0 L/181 3.0 L/183
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Horsepower
180 hp @ 4000 rpm 248 hp @ 4000 rpm 248 hp @ 5200 rpm 261 hp @ 4000 rpm 335 hp @ 5500 rpm 456 hp @ 5500 rpm
252 hp @ 5600 rpm 240 hp @ 3500 rpm 340 hp @ 5500 rpm 333 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
255 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 310 ft-lb 258 ft-lb @ 1450 rpm 457 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 1380 rpm 480 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm
273 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 428 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 325 ft-lb @ 2900 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic Sport Automatic w/Paddles 8-Speed Sport Automatic w/Paddles
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Plug-In Electric Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.2 - 14.3 L/100 km
10.9 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 9.4 L/100 km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 14.3 L/100 km
7.5 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
46.0 - 68.0 L
73.0 - 75.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 - 1,034 mm
945 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 mm
1,049 - 1,410 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,524 mm
1,461 mm
Rear Head Room
953 - 978 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
927 mm
950 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,486 mm
1,430 mm
Trunk Volume
411 - 530 L
399 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,974 mm
2,911 mm
Length, Overall
4,935 - 4,963 mm
4,925 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,867 mm
1,875 mm
Height, Overall
1,466 - 1,478 mm
1,468 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
117 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,759 - 2,021 kg
1,795 - 1,895 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/35YR20 P245/40YR19 P245/40VR19
P255/40R19 P245/45HR18 P255/35YR20 P255/40HR19 P255/35ZR20
Rear Tire Size
P275/30YR20 P275/35YR19 P245/40VR19 P275/40YR20
P255/40R19 P245/45HR18 P255/35YR20 P255/40HR19 P255/35ZR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
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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