Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Intrepid) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 19 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 152 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.7 | |
| Dodge Intrepid consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Intrepid could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1250 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 (Dodge Intrepid) 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: | 460'000 km | 560'000 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 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Intrepid is 20 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Dodge Intrepid has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4800 | |
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