Honda Legend 1998 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Legend) 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: | 205 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Legend engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 113 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Legend could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 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 (Honda Legend) 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 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: | 5.00 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Legend is 2 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Legend is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Legend is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Honda Legend can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4800 | |
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