Cadillac Seville (1998 – 2004) vs BMW 7 Series (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 209 km/h. The Cadillac Seville uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 15.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,810 kg against 2,120 kg. At 5,370 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 265 mm longer than the Cadillac Seville.
| Specification |
Cadillac
Seville
1998 – 2004
|
BMW
7 Series
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 305 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 407 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 8.0 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 11.8 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,991 – 5,105 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,897 – 1,905 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,320 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,810 – 1,827 kg | 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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