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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
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Sub-Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8 Gas 6-Cyl
Displacement
4.2L/255 5.5L/332 3.0L/183
Fuel System
SFI SMPI EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 6500 362 @ 5750 215 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
317 @ 3500 376 @ 4000 185 @ 2750
Transmission
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 5 6
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17 3.95 4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34 2.42 2.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 1.49 1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14 1.00 1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 0.83 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69   0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40 3.15 3.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.06 3.23
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 15 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 22 28
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 150 185
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
12.2    
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4288 3635 3560
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
    N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
    N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  N/A N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  N/A N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Adaptive Air 3-Link Strut type
Suspension Type - Rear
Adaptive Air 5-Arm Multi-Link 5-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
  w/Coil Springs w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
  w/Coil Springs w/Upper Arms
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Power Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Channel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.34 13.6 x - TBD - 11.8 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x 0.87 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x 0.79
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17 225/45ZR17 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17 245/40ZR17 P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
P235/55HR17 225/45ZR17 N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 7.5 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 8.5 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0   N/A
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy   N/A
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Variable Assist Pwr
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 3.0  
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.0 35.3 36.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8 16.4 15.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
115.9 106.9 108.7
Length, Overall (in)
198.9 182.6 178.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.6 68.5 71.5
Height, Overall (in)
56.9 55.7 55.9
Tread Width, Front (in)
64.1 58.9  
Tread Width, Rear (in)
63.6 58.0  
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.72    
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.6 10.4 12.0
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 4 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
114.9 81.5 93.0
Front Head Room (in)
37.3 37.1  
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 42.0  
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 53.2  
Front Hip Room (in)
  53.7  
Second Head Room (in)
38.0 35.8  
Second Leg Room (in)
37.6 33.0  
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 49.3  
Second Hip Room (in)
  45.9  
Summary
Vehicle Name
A8 CLK Class 325xi
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan