BMW 8 series 1992 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 220 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 8 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 180 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 6600 | |
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