Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 22 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.0 | |
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The Dodge Intrepid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Dodge Intrepid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Intrepid) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Intrepid engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger. Dodge Intrepid is 6 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Dodge Intrepid has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
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