BMW 7 series 1998 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 30 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
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