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2008 BMW 1 Series
MSRP $33,800 - $47,100
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2006 Audi A4
MSRP $35,270 - $65,940
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
3.0L/182 3.0L/183
2.0L/121 3.2L/191 1.8L/109 3.0L/182
Fuel System
DOHC
FSI SFI
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5800 rpm 230 hp @ 6500 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 255 hp @ 6500 rpm 170 hp @ 5900 rpm 220 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
300 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm 243 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm 166 ft-lb @ 1950-5000 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD, self adjusting clutch
Multitronic automatic continuously variable transmission w/dynamic regulation program (DRP) 6-speed manual transmission-inc: OD, synchronized reverse gear, dual mass flywheel 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift programming (DSP), hill detection 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift programming (DSP), hill detection
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.1 - 12.0 L/100 km
9.8 - 13.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 - 7.9 L/100 km
6.2 - 8.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 12.0 L/100 km
6.2 - 13.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
63.0 - 70.0 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
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
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
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
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
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
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4 - 5
Front Head Room
963 - 980 mm
963 - 975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 - 1,052 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
1,346 - 1,400 mm
Rear Head Room
940 - 942 mm
922 - 955 mm
Rear Leg Room
795 - 813 mm
823 - 871 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
1,146 - 1,356 mm
Trunk Volume
371 L
289 - 379 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,659 mm
2,649 - 2,654 mm
Length, Overall
4,374 mm
4,572 - 4,587 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,748 mm
1,773 - 1,778 mm
Height, Overall
1,407 - 1,422 mm
1,392 - 1,427 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
107 - 127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,475 - 1,665 kg
1,525 - 1,825 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/50R17 P215/40R18
P235/45R17 P215/55HR16 P235/45YR17 P235/45HR17 P235/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17 P245/35R18
P235/45R17 P215/55HR16 P235/45YR17 P235/45HR17 P235/40YR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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