BMW 7 series 1996 vs BMW 7 series 1998

 
BMW 7 series
1996 - 1998
BMW 7 series
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 4.4 Petrol4.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 286 HP286 HP
Torque: 420 NM440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds7 seconds
BMW 7 series 1996 and BMW 7 series 1998 have the same engine power, but BMW 7 series 1996 torque is 20 NM less than BMW 7 series 1998. BMW 7 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.012.0
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres85 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway920 km on highway
700 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km460'000 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 1998 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 8 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover
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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.98 m4.98 m
Width: 1.86 m1.86 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series 1996 and BMW 7 series 1998 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres500 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`3352`385
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 34003400
Rating in user reviews: 6.2/10 5.8/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • more dynamic
BMW 7 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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