BMW 7 series 2008 vs Chevrolet Impala 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 214 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 194 HP more power than Chevrolet Impala, whereas torque is 310 NM more than Chevrolet Impala. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Impala, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 527 litres | |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage space. BMW 7 series has 27 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Impala. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 5200 | |
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