BMW 7 series 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 (BMW 3 series) 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: | 218 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 300 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 960 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 56 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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