BMW 7 series 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series 2012 engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 7 series 2009, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 7 series 2009. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series 2009 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 7 series 2012 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 2009, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series 2012 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 7 series 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine BMW 7 sērija 2009 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 7 series 2012 is 15 cm longer than the BMW 7 series 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 10 800 | |
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