Audi A8 D2 or BMW Serija 7 E38?

1994–2002 vs 1994–2001 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D2 5,034 mm, Serija 7 E38 5,124 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D2 525 l, Serija 7 E38 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D2 7 l/100 km, Serija 7 E38 7.5 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D2 110–309 kW, Serija 7 E38 105–240 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D2 30 items (Basis), Serija 7 E38 28 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

BMW Serija 7 E381994–2001 · 11 engines · Base, Individual, Highline, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D21994–2002no listings	BMW Serija 7 E381994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,034 mm	Length4,984 mm–5,124 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,862 mm
Height	Height1,436 mm–1,438 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,882 mm	Wheelbase2,930 mm–3,070 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume525 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,550 kg–1,940 kg	Curb weight1,710 kg–2,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank85 l–95 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2002	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power110–309 kW (150–420 hp)	Power105–240 kW (143–326 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0	Displacement (l)2.5–5.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 725tds
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S8 4.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 740i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim28 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim38 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort10 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 2
Velour	Velour—	Velour✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support—
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 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
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✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D2 or BMW Serija 7 E38?

Length: BMW Serija 7 E38 5,124 mm, Audi A8 D2 5,034 mm (a 90 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,070 vs 2,882 mm. Boot: 500 vs 525 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D2 or BMW Serija 7 E38?

The most frugal Audi A8 D2 uses 7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI); the most frugal BMW Serija 7 E38 7.5 l/100 km (725tds).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D2 or BMW Serija 7 E38?

The strongest Audi A8 D2 makes 309 kW (420 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 7 E38 240 kW (326 hp) (750i).

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