BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 90 NM less than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 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. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 55 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 15 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 270 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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