BMW 7 series 2008 vs Honda Legend 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| 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: | 408 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 371 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 113 HP more power than Honda Legend, whereas torque is 229 NM more than Honda Legend. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 73 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Honda Legend engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 7 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 9 cm longer than the Honda Legend, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 452 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 48 litres more trunk space than the Honda Legend. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 4000 | |
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