BMW 7 series 1998 vs Dodge Intrepid 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Intrepid) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 19 HP less power than Dodge Intrepid, but torque is 152 NM more than Dodge Intrepid. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.1 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Intrepid, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 560'000 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 BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 7 series is 20 cm shorter than the Dodge Intrepid, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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`365 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 1400 | |
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