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2003 BMW 7 Series
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2003 BMW 7 Series
MSRP $96,400 - $168,900
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2002 Audi A8
MSRP $86,500 - $95,450
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V12
Gas V8
Displacement
4.4L/268 6.0L/364
4.2L/255
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI
Horsepower
325 hp @ 6100 rpm 438 hp @ 6000 rpm
310 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
330 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm 444 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm
302 ft-lb @ 3000-4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: Steptronic shifting, Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC), electric gear selector, steering wheel "L" range downshift controls, Mechatronic internal controls 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: Steptronic shifting, Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC), electric gear selector, steering wheel upshift & downshift controls, Mechatronic internal controls
5-speed "Tiptronic" automatic transmission-inc: Dynamic Shift Programming, hill detection capability, sport mode setting
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.1 - 16.1 L/100 km
13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.3 - 9.6 L/100 km
8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.3 - 16.1 L/100 km
8.7 - 13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L
90.0 - 92.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
996 mm
942 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,506 mm
1,481 - 1,483 mm
Rear Head Room
978 mm
963 - 970 mm
Rear Leg Room
975 - 1,102 mm
975 - 1,044 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,491 - 1,496 mm
1,450 - 1,453 mm
Trunk Volume
510 L
498 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,990 - 3,129 mm
2,880 - 3,010 mm
Length, Overall
5,029 - 5,169 mm
5,034 - 5,164 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,902 mm
N/A
Height, Overall
1,491 mm
1,438 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,985 - 2,210 kg
1,845 - 1,885 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45R19 P245/50R18
P225/55HR17 P245/45ZR18 P225/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
P275/40R19 P245/50R18
P225/55HR17 P245/45ZR18 P225/60HR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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