Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (1995 – 1998) 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 304 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,120 kg against 2,470 kg. The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur dates from 1995 – 1998, the BMW 7 Series from 1997 – 2001.
| Specification |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Spur
1995 – 1998
|
BMW
7 Series
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1998 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 304 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,395 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 2,111 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 3,320 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,470 kg | 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.