BMW 7 series 1998 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series 1998 and BMW 7 series 1996 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 7 series 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 | 14.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series 1996 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series 1998 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 1996, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series 1998 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series 1996 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series 1996 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.37 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 7 series 1998 is 39 cm longer than the BMW 7 series 1996, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series 1996 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series 1998 has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series 1996. This could mean that the BMW 7 series 1998 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series 1998 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series 1996, which means BMW 7 series 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`580 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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