BMW 7 series 1996 vs Ford Focus 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) 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: | 4.98 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 54 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 7 series, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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