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BMW 840Ci vs Buick Regal

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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1997 BMW 840Ci

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2017 Buick Regal

Overview

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiBuick Regal1SV
Selected trim840Ci1SV
Body styleCoupeSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission5-speed automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasflex-fuel (FFV)
Model year19972017

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiBuick Regal1SV
MSRP$0 (best)$27,065
Lowest listing price$8,620 (best)
Median listing price$8,620 (best)
Highest listing price$8,620 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiBuick Regal1SV
Combined MPG15 MPG23 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG30 MPG (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)18 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiBuick Regal1SV
Horsepower282 hp (best)182 hp
Torque310 lb-ft (best)172 lb-ft
Engine size4.4 L (best)2.4 L
CylindersV8I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiBuick Regal1SV
Seating5 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft14.2 cu ft (best)
Curb weight4,167 lbs3,605 lbs (best)
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in (best)
Length188.2 in190.2 in (best)
Width73 in73.1 in (best)
Height52.8 in58.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 840Ci840CiBuick Regal1SV
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 840CiBuick Regal
1

840Ci

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

1SV

$27,065 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport Touring

$28,615 MSRP

3

Base

$31,465 MSRP

4

Premium II

$31,615 MSRP

5

Premium II

$34,040 MSRP

6

GS

$34,115 MSRP

7

GS

$36,540 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW 840Ci vs Buick Regal FAQ

Which is better: 1997 BMW 840Ci or 2017 Buick Regal?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 BMW 840Ci vs 2017 Buick Regal on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 1997 BMW 840Ci or 2017 Buick Regal?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 BMW 840Ci starts lower at $0. Live Buick Regal listings start at $8,620.
Which has better startingMsrp: 1997 BMW 840Ci or 2017 Buick Regal?
The 1997 BMW 840Ci leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 BMW 840Ci or 2017 Buick Regal?
The 2017 Buick Regal leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 1997 BMW 840Ci or 2017 Buick Regal?
The 1997 BMW 840Ci leads on horsepower in this comparison (282).
Which has better seats: 1997 BMW 840Ci or 2017 Buick Regal?
The 2017 Buick Regal leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 1997 BMW 840Ci vs 2017 Buick Regal?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Regal (5/5 NHTSA overall).