Cadillac DeVille (1999 – 2005) vs BMW 7 Series (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 294 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 11.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,821 kg. At 5,258 mm, the Cadillac DeVille is 135 mm longer than the BMW 7 Series.
| Specification |
Cadillac
DeVille
1999 – 2005
|
BMW
7 Series
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2005 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 294 hp | 143 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 407 Nm | 280 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.0 s | 6.6 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 210 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 L/100 km | 8.2 – 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,258 mm | 4,983 – 5,123 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,929 mm | 2,931 – 3,071 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,821 – 1,822 kg | 1,710 – 1,995 kg |
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