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33%
9 votes
2005 Audi A8
A8 4dr Sdn 4.2L quattro Auto
15%
4 votes
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class
AMG CLK55 AMG Coupe
52%
14 votes
2006 BMW 3-Series
325xi Sedan
2005 Audi A8
A8 4dr Sdn 4.2L qua...
2004 Mercedes...
AMG CLK55 AMG Coupe
2006 BMW 3-Se...
325xi Sedan
MECHANICAL
4.2L DOHC SFI 40-valve V8 engine 5.5L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/variable valve timing, Valvetronic
6-speed automatic transmission-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, hill detection capability, "sport-mode" setting Dual-stage resonance intake manifold Electronic throttle control
Front & rear hypoid gear Electronic differential locks (EDL) 5-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: AMG SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode, touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode 6-speed manual transmission
Traction control Automatic Slip Control (ASR) All wheel drive
Electronic stability program (ESP) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Torsen torque sensing center differential Rear wheel drive Double-pivot type front suspension w/forged aluminum lower arms
"quattro" permanent all-wheel drive Independent 3-link front suspension w/antidive geometry 5-link rear suspension w/cast aluminum upper transverse arms
110-amp/hr battery Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/anti-squat, alignment control Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers
190-amp alternator Front/rear AMG-tuned coil springs & gas-pressurized shock absorbers Front/rear stabilizer bars
Aluminum alloy frame & body shell construction Front/rear enlarged stabilizer bars P205/55R16 run-flat all-season tires
Adaptive 4 corner air suspension-inc: air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling 225/45ZR17 front high-performance tires 16" x 7.0" double spoke alloy wheels
P235/55HR17 all-season tires 245/40ZR17 rear high-performance tires Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering
17" x 8.0" 7-spoke cast alloy wheels 17" x 7.5" front/17" x 8.5" rear polished double-spoke AMG alloy wheels 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control
Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering  
Pwr vehicle speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering Pwr enlarged AMG 4-piston perforated/internally ventilated front disc brakes  
Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes Pwr 2-piston internally ventilated rear disc brakes  
Anti-lock brake system w/Electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system  
  Low-backpressure exhaust system w/dual polished stainless-steel finishers  
EXTERIOR
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: tinted glass, infinitely variable sunshield, pwr acutated wind deflector, automatic pre-select function, pinch protection Pwr tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof w/one-touch express-open/close Pwr tilt/slide glass moonroof-inc: sliding interior sunshade, wind deflector
Body-color moldings AMG-sculpted front air dam, side skirts, rear apron, mesh air intakes Retractable headlight washers
Body-color bumpers AMG-designed color-keyed rear spoiler Halogen free-form fog lights
Xenon high intensity low/high beam automatic on/off headlights-inc: automatic self-leveling, high pressure retractable headlight washers Black grille w/(4) chrome ribs Adaptive brake lights
Front/rear fog lamps Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution Programmable daytime running lights
Front/rear puddle lights Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/one touch) Dual pwr heated mirrors
LED lighting under exterior mirrors & door handle Halogen front fog lamps Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/automatic headlight control
Programmable daytime running lamps Single rear red fog lamp Heated windshield washer jets
Dual body-color auto-dimming heated pwr folding mirrors-inc: memory, pwr-tilt passenger-side in reverse, (RH) convex Driver programmable daytime running lamps  
Tinted glass Dual pwr heated mirrors-inc: reverse tilt down RH mirror, auto-dimming drivers mirror, memory  
Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heatable washer nozzles Blue-tinted glass  
Body-color door handles Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system  
INTERIOR
Leather 16-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, active pwr head restraints & shoulder angle adjustment, pwr seat depth adjustment, memory 10-way pwr multicontour heated front AMG-designed sport seats-inc: front pneumatic side bolsters, dual lumbar supports & thigh support, easy entry/ exit system, 3-position memory, Leatherette front bucket seats w/8-way manual adjusters
Rear seat-inc: adjustable head restraints, concealable center rear headrest Dual individually contoured rear seats w/60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, flip forward seat cushions Burl walnut wood trim
Full length center console-inc: adjustable rear air vents, rear seat heat controls, rear pwr outlet, dual cupholders, dual folding/height adjustable armrests w/storage, MMI controls AMG-design 2-tone Nappa leather upholstery w/sanded soft nubuck leather perforated center seat panels Front center armrest w/climate-controlled storage compartment
Front/rear floor mats Adjustable front/rear headrests w/driver/front passenger automatic height- adjustment Rear center armrest w/cup holders
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: automatic tilt-away, MMI controls, memory AMG-designed aluminum trim w/sand-cast finish on doors, dash & console 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise/audio/phone controls
Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: electric speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp gauge, digital odometer w/service interval indicator Height-adjustable front center armrest w/dual enclosed storage compartments, 3-way lid Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Driver info display-inc: trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display Velour carpeting/AMG floor mats On-board computer
Tire pressure monitoring system Stainless-steel door sill trim w/AMG insignia Check Control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display
Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear one-touch-up/down, rear window lockout AMG-designed leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel w/audio/multifunction display controls, fingertip shift controls Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout
Pwr central locking system-inc: trunk/fuel filler door locks, selective unlocking, automatic window opening, master control located in all doors 4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory, programmable easy-entry/ exit feature Flat tire warning indicator
Folding ignition key w/remote controls Multifunction displays in speedometer face-inc: trip computer, Flexible Service System, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder/malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, radio station, cassette info Keyless entry system w/multi-function remote control
Remote trunk/fuel tank release Instrumentation-inc: AMG-designed speedometer/tachometer/quartz clock, electronic fuel/coolant temp bar-graph gauges, touch shift gear shift display, exterior temp gauge Vehicle & key memory
OnStar-inc: (1) year service & phone prep Audible reminders-inc: parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition Pwr trunk release
DVD navigation system-inc: 7" color screen display Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/engine oil/coolant/washer fluid Central locking system-inc: double-lock feature, console switch, 2-step unlocking
Cruise control Pwr windows w/front one-touch express-up/down feature Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down
HomeLink universal garage door opener Cruise control w/digital readout in multifunction display Dynamic cruise control
Remote locking system-inc: remote trunk release, panic feature, interior light/alarm activation SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking Dual zone automatic climate control w/microfilter ventilation & memory
Pwr trunk close for last inch of closing SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows/ sunroof, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability, 3-channel FM diversity antenna system
Immobilizer II anti-theft alarm system Tele Aid Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite system w/concierge service Prewired for CD changer, alarm, garage door opener, cellular phone
Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: memory, sun sensor, humidity sensor, air-quality sensor, particle filter w/activated charcoal, residual-heat function (heater can function when ignition is off) Homelink integrated 3-button garage door control Locking glove box
Rear window defogger w/timer Antitheft alarm system w/tow-away protection Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Rear seat heat ducts Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dual digital temp/airflow controls, dust filter, rear air vents, smog-sensing charcoal air filter, tunnel mode w/one touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, 4-way sun/humidity sensor Front/rear map reading lights
Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc: AM/FM stereo w/Radio Data System (RDS), 7" retractable backlit color display, ability to program exterior lights Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/exterior temp Footwell lighting
Bose premium 12-speaker sound system w/surround sound-inc: subwoofer, center fill speaker, AudioPilot noise compensation AM/FM/weatherband radio w/cassette player-inc: scan, dual-sensitivity seek tuning, autoreverse, music search feature, fiber-optic communication among components Front seatback storage nets
Satellite radio pre-wiring Bose (8) speaker sound system-inc: 9.1" Nd Neodymium Iron Boron high- efficiency woofer, AudioPilot digital processor  
Digital clock Illuminated (2) tier glove box  
Diversified body-color antenna in rear window In-dash retractable cup holder  
Illuminated lockable glove box-inc: 6-disc CD changer Storage in both doors  
Genuine wood inlays-inc: instrument panel, center console, door panels Parcel net in RH footwell  
Alcantara door inserts Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors  
Front/rear door storage pockets Night security illumination  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror Delayed-shutoff front/rear courtesy lamps  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: normal & magnified mirrors Dual front reading lamps  
(4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature Entrance lamps in both doors  
Interior lighting-inc: front/rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, lighter & ashtray AMG-designed leather-trimmed shift knob  
Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever Front seatback pockets  
Front seat back map pockets Rear open center console  
Luggage net Rear center folding armrest w/slide-out dual cup holders  
(4) tie-down eyelets in trunk Carpeted illuminated trunk w/tie-down hooks  
12-volt auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk    
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
  City 15/hwy 22 (5.5L engine/5-speed auto trans) City 19/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)
    City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/6-speed auto trans)
SAFETY
  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control
  Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors
  Driver/front passenger dual-stage airbags w/front passenger weight/occupancy sensors Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
  Door mounted side impact airbags for all seating positions Front/rear side-impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS)
  Front/rear head protection curtain airbags Height adjustable front safety belts w/automatic tensioners, force limiters
  Height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning devices & belt force limiters, automatic height-adjusting rear shoulder belts, automatic pretensioners ISOFIX Automatic locking retractors on all passenger safety belts for installation of child restraint seats
  Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  Emergency trunk release Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system
  Automatic Slip Control (ASR) Programmable daytime running lights
    Crash sensors automatically turn on hazard/interior lights & unlock doors
    Coded driveaway protection
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING
City 18/hwy 24 (4.2L engine/6-speed auto trans)