BMW 7 series 1998 vs Dodge Intrepid 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Dodge Intrepid, but torque is 22 NM more than Dodge Intrepid. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Dodge Intrepid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Intrepid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Dodge Intrepid) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Dodge Intrepid engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller. BMW 7 series is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Intrepid, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Intrepid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
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