Subaru Impreza 1998 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 59 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 226 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 63 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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