BMW 7 series 2005 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 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 (Kia Opirus) 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 belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 222 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 11.7 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 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 590 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 6 cm longer than the Kia Opirus, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 Kia Opirus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Opirus, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
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