BMW 7 series 1998 vs BMW 3 series 1991

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BMW 7 series
1998 - 2001
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.5 - 5.41.6 - 2.8

Performance

Power: 143 - 326 HP90 - 193 HP
Torque: 280 - 560 NM141 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 12 seconds7.3 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 15.06.5 - 10.0
BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.04 m4.43 m
Width: 1.86 m1.70 m
Height: 1.43 m1.39 m
BMW 7 series is larger.
BMW 7 series is 61 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1200 litres
BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 7 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 13 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`388~ 1`755
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

low
Average price (€): 38002400
Rating in user reviews: 5.8/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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