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Audi A8 D3 or BMW Serija 7 E65/E66?

2002–2010 vs 2001–2008 · Sedan vs Sedan

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Audi A8 D32002–2010 · 11 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →
BMW Serija 7 E65/E662001–2008 · 11 engines · Base, Individual, M Sport, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
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Audi A8 D32002–2010no listings
BMW Serija 7 E65/E662001–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length5,051 mm–5,192 mmLength5,029 mm
Width1,894 mmWidth1,902 mm
Height1,444 mm–1,455 mmHeight1,491 mm–1,492 mm
Wheelbase2,944 mm–3,074 mmWheelbase2,990 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume500 lTrunk volume500 l
Curb weight1,750 kg–2,070 kgCurb weight1,780 kg–2,145 kg
Fuel tank90 lFuel tank88 l
Engines
Production years2002–2010Production years2001–2008
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines11Number of engines11
Power154–331 kW (209–450 hp)Power160–327 kW (218–445 hp)
Displacement (l)2.8–6.0Displacement (l)3.0–6.0
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattroLowest consumption8 l/100 km · 730d
Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · S8 5.2 FSI quattroBest 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 760i
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim38 · BasisItems in the base trim36 · Base
Items in the top trim39 · ExclusiveItems in the top trim47 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort10 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control✓Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors—Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors—Rear Parking Sensors✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry—
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension✓Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Leather✓Leather✓
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats✓
Front Seats Lumbar Support✓Front Seats Lumbar Support—
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory✓Driver's Seat Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest—Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System—
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth—
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers✓Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D3 or BMW Serija 7 E65/E66?

Length: Audi A8 D3 5,192 mm, BMW Serija 7 E65/E66 5,029 mm (a 163 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,074 vs 2,990 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D3 or BMW Serija 7 E65/E66?

The most frugal Audi A8 D3 uses 8 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal BMW Serija 7 E65/E66 8 l/100 km (730d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D3 or BMW Serija 7 E65/E66?

The strongest Audi A8 D3 makes 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 7 E65/E66 327 kW (445 hp) (760i).

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