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| Invoice* | $80,088 to $90,992 | $55,790 to $57,930 |
| MPG - City | 15 - 17 | 23 - 25 |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 26 | 31 - 32 |
| Engine(s) | V-6, V-8 | Inline-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Audi A8 than the BMW 540.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Audi A8 and the BMW 540 in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi A8 as you will with the BMW 540, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi A8 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the BMW 540, which has a much lower MSRP.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Audi A8 and the BMW 540 have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Audi A8 is much wider than the BMW 540, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Audi A8, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the BMW 540.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Audi A8 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the BMW 540.
Handling
The Audi A8 has a larger turning radius than the BMW 540, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Audi A8 and the BMW 540.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Audi A8 and the BMW 540.
The Audi A8 has less cargo capacity than the BMW 540, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
The Audi A8 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the BMW 540.