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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Audi R8
| Model Year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Model | 8-Series | R8 |
| Trim | M850i | 4.2 |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Homelink. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
| Cargo Management | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||
| The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
| Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | ||
| Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | ||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
| Includes CD player. | ||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
| SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Reports engine speed. | ||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
| Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||
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