BMW 7 series 1998 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
BMW 7 series 1998 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series 1998 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 7 series 1996, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 7 series 1996. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 7 series 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series 1998 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 1996, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series 1998 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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 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 1998 and BMW 7 series 1996 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 7 sērija has
|
BMW 7 sērija has
| |