Kia Opirus 2003 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Opirus) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Opirus engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 222 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Opirus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Opirus consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Opirus could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Opirus consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Kia Opirus) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Kia Opirus is smaller. Kia Opirus is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Kia Opirus has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Opirus is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Kia Opirus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`253 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5600 | |
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