Audi A8 D2 or Audi A8 D3?

1994–2002 vs 2002–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D2 5,034 mm, A8 D3 5,192 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D2 525 l, A8 D3 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D2 7 l/100 km, A8 D3 8 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D2 110–309 kW, A8 D3 154–331 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D2 30 items (Basis), A8 D3 38 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D21994–2002 · 10 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Audi A8 D32002–2010 · 11 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D21994–2002no listings	Audi A8 D32002–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,034 mm	Length5,051 mm–5,192 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,894 mm
Height	Height1,436 mm–1,438 mm	Height1,444 mm–1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,882 mm	Wheelbase2,944 mm–3,074 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume525 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,550 kg–1,940 kg	Curb weight1,750 kg–2,070 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2002	Production years2002–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power110–309 kW (150–420 hp)	Power154–331 kW (209–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S8 4.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · S8 5.2 FSI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim39 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort10 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension—	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 7
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D2 or Audi A8 D3?

Length: Audi A8 D3 5,192 mm, Audi A8 D2 5,034 mm (a 158 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,074 vs 2,882 mm. Boot: 500 vs 525 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D2 or Audi A8 D3?

The most frugal Audi A8 D2 uses 7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI); the most frugal Audi A8 D3 8 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D2 or Audi A8 D3?

The strongest Audi A8 D2 makes 309 kW (420 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest Audi A8 D3 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro).

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