Chevrolet Impala 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Impala) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Impala engine produces 31 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 250 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Impala reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Impala consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Impala could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Impala is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Impala is 12 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 500 litres | |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Impala has 27 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 10 400 | |
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