BMW 7 series 1998 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.6 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 (Opel Omega) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 240 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 4 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 8 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Omega, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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