Cadillac Seville (1998 – 2004) 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 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,810 kg.
| Specification |
Cadillac
Seville
1998 – 2004
|
BMW
7 Series
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 305 hp | 143 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 407 Nm | 280 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 8.0 s | 6.6 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 11.8 L/100 km | 8.2 – 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,991 – 5,105 mm | 4,983 – 5,123 mm |
| Width | 1,897 – 1,905 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,931 – 3,071 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,810 – 1,827 kg | 1,710 – 1,995 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.