Hyundai Equus 1999 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 381 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Equus engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 59 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Equus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 12.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Equus consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Equus could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Equus) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Equus is 9 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Equus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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