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2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG Sedan



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2007 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR



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2007 Cadillac STS-V Base



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2007 Audi S8 Sedan



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Standards and Options
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Pricing
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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MSRP
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$84,600 |
$80,835 |
$75,010 |
$92,000 |
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Invoice Price
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$78,678 |
$73,560 |
$68,634 |
$84,065 |
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Destination Charges
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$775 |
$665 |
$745 |
$775 |
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Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Air Conditioning |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Automatic Climate Control |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter |
Standard |
Standard |
Not listed |
Standard |
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Rear HVAC Ducts |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Rear Seat HVAC Controls |
Standard |
Option |
Standard |
Option |
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Entertainment, Communication, Navigation |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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CD Changer |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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CD Player |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Cassette Player |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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DVD Player |
N/A |
Option |
Standard |
N/A |
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Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Navigational Aid |
Option |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Radio |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Subwoofer |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Telematic Systems |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Exterior |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Bumper Step Up |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Front Air Dam |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Metallic Paint |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
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Power Sliding Side Van Door |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Power Trunk Lid |
Option |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
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Rear Spoiler |
Option |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Skid Plate or Underbody Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Splash or Mud Guards |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Instrumentation |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Battery Gauge |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
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Clock |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Compass |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Not listed |
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Cruise Control |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Electroluminescent Instrumentation |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
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Gauges |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Inside Temperature Gauge |
N/A |
Not listed |
Standard |
Not listed |
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Intelligent Cruise Control |
Option |
Standard |
N/A |
Option |
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Night Vision |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Oil Gauge |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
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Outside Temperature Gauge |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
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Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Tachometer |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Trip Computer |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
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Lighting |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Automatic Headlights |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Cornering Lights |
Option |
Not listed |
N/A |
Standard |
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Daytime Running Lights |
Standard |
Not listed |
Standard |
Standard |
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Fog Lights |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Halogen Headlights |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Headlight Washers |
Option |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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High Intensity Discharge Headlights |
Option |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
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Roof |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Removable/Convertible Top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sunroof/Moonroof |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Tires and Wheels |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Alloy Wheels |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Chrome Wheels |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Full Size Spare Tire |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
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Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
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Steel Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Underbody Tire Carrier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Windows/Mirrors/Wipers |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
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Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Glass Rear Window on Convertible |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Heated Exterior Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Heated Washer System |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Heated Windshield Glass |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Interval Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Power Backlight Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Rear Wiper |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tinted Glass |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Windshield Wiper De-Icer |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
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Capacities and Dimensions
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| General |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Body Style |
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan |
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan |
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan |
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan |
| EPA Classification |
MIDSIZE |
LARGE |
MIDSIZE |
LARGE |
| Turbo |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| Drive Train |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| City MPG |
14 |
17 |
14 |
15 |
| Combined MPG |
16 |
19 |
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17 |
| Displacement (CC) |
6208 |
4196 |
4400 |
5204 |
| Driveline |
RWD |
RWD |
RWD |
AWD |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2.82 |
2.87 |
3.23 |
4.06 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
21.1 |
22.3 |
17.0 |
23.8 |
| Fuel System |
SEFI |
MPFI |
SEFI |
SEFI |
| Fuel Type |
Gas |
Gas |
Gas |
Gas |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
$2 |
$0 |
$2 |
$2 |
| Highway MPG |
20 |
24 |
21 |
21 |
| Horsepower @ RPM |
507@6800 |
400@6100 |
469@6400 |
450@7000 |
| PowerToWeightRatio |
8.3 |
10 |
9.4 |
9.5 |
| RPM @ Peak Horsepower |
6800 |
6100 |
6400 |
7000 |
| Standard Transmission |
7 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Automatic |
| Torque @ RPM |
465@5200 |
413@3500 |
439@3900 |
398@3500 |
| Transmission Speeds |
7 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| Transmission Type |
A |
A |
A |
A |
| Type of Engine |
6.2L V8 |
4.2L V8 |
4.4L V8 |
5.2L V10 |
| Valves |
32 |
32 |
32 |
40 |
| Exterior |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Crash Test Rating |
4*/4* |
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| Curb weight (lbs) |
4035 |
3958 |
4394 |
4586 |
| Overall Height (in) |
58.4 |
57.0 |
58.2 |
56.1 |
| Overall Length (in) |
191.0 |
200.4 |
197.6 |
199.3 |
| Overall Width (in) |
71.7 |
76.5 |
72.6 |
74.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
112.4 |
119.4 |
116.4 |
115.9 |
| Interior - Cargo - Carrying |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Trunk Volume (cu ft) |
14 |
16 |
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15 |
| Interior - Passengers |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Headroom front (in) |
39.1 |
38.4 |
38.7 |
37.3 |
| Headroom rear (in) |
37.8 |
38.6 |
37.9 |
38.0 |
| Hip room front (in) |
57.2 |
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54.6 |
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| Hip room rear (in) |
57.2 |
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55.6 |
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| Leg room front (in) |
41.9 |
43.1 |
42.6 |
41.3 |
| Leg room rear (in) |
35.6 |
38.7 |
38.3 |
37.6 |
| Passenger Volume |
97 |
105 |
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100 |
| Seating Capacity - Maximum |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Seating capacity - Standard |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Shoulder room front (in) |
56.4 |
58.3 |
58.6 |
59.1 |
| Shoulder room rear (in) |
56.1 |
58.2 |
57.4 |
57.5 |
| Suspension |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Front suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Ground Clearance (in) |
5.5 |
5.1 |
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4.7 |
| Rear Suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Track Front |
61.3 |
61.3 |
66.0 |
63.8 |
| Track Rear |
61.1 |
60.9 |
61.9 |
63.3 |
| Towing |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Tow Capacity (Maximum) |
NR |
1650 |
1000 |
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| Tow Capacity Standard |
NR |
1650 |
1000 |
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| Turning Radius |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Steering Diameter Left |
37.4 |
38.1 |
38.8 |
39.7 |
| Steering Diameter Right |
37.4 |
38.1 |
38.8 |
39.7 |
| Warranty |

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Jaguar XJ-Series |
Cadillac STS-V |
Audi S8 |
| Powertrain Miles |
50000 |
50000 |
100000 |
50000 |
| Powertrain Time (Months) |
48 |
48 |
60 |
48 |
| Rust Miles |
50000 |
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100000 |
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| Rust Time (Months) |
48 |
72 |
72 |
144 |
| Warranty - Basic Miles |
50000 |
50000 |
50000 |
50000 |
| Warranty - Basic Time (Months) |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |

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