BMW 7 series 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
|
BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 250 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 440 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 40 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
|
BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 41 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.1 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`640 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 65 200 | 30 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 7 sērija has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |