BMW 7 series 1996 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 7 series 1998, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 7 series 1998. Despite less power, BMW 7 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.0
12.0
Fuel tank capacity:
85 litres
85 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
930 km on highway
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:
9 years
9 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.98 m
4.98 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series 1996 and BMW 7 series 1998 are practically the same length.