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2004 BMW 5 Series
MSRP $66,500 - $77,700
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2003 Audi A6
MSRP $51,740 - $67,990
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Gas V8
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/182 4.4L/268
3.0L/181.6 2.7L/163 4.2L/255
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI SEFI
Horsepower
225 hp @ 5900 rpm 325 hp @ 6100 rpm
220 hp @ 6300 rpm 250 hp @ 5800 rpm 300 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 3700 rpm
221 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1850-3600 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 3000-4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Automatic multitronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) w/Dynamic Regulation Program (DRP) & Tiptronic 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission-inc: Dynamic Shift Programming, hill detection capability, sport mode setting 6-speed manual transmission w/synchronized reverse gear
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.5 - 14.4 L/100 km
11.5 - 13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 8.7 L/100 km
8.1 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 14.4 L/100 km
8.1 - 13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
70.0 - 82.0 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
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
978 - 998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,455 mm
1,427 mm
Rear Head Room
968 mm
955 - 963 mm
Rear Leg Room
914 mm
947 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,453 mm
1,415 mm
Trunk Volume
521 L
436 - 487 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,888 mm
2,758 - 2,761 mm
Length, Overall
4,854 mm
4,877 - 4,912 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,847 mm
1,811 mm
Height, Overall
1,468 mm
1,433 - 1,453 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
86 - 122 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,575 - 1,730 kg
1,595 - 1,825 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40R18 P225/50R17
P205/55R16 P235/45R17 P235/45HR17 P215/55HR16 P255/40ZR17 P235/50HR16
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R18 P225/50R17 P275/35R18
P205/55R16 P235/45R17 P235/45HR17 P215/55HR16 P255/40ZR17 P235/50HR16
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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