BMW 7 series 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series 2012 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 7 series 2008, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 7 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series 2012 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series 2012 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 series 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 7 series 2012 is 13 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 11 200 | |
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