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BMW 850Ci vs Chevrolet Beretta

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

Vehicles

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1997 BMW 850Ci

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1996 Chevrolet Beretta

Overview

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiChevrolet BerettaBase
Selected trim850CiBase
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year19971996

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiChevrolet BerettaBase
MSRP$0$0
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiChevrolet BerettaBase
Combined MPG15 MPG26 MPG (best)
City MPG12 MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)15.2 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiChevrolet BerettaBase
Horsepower322 hp (best)120 hp
Torque361 lb-ft (best)130 lb-ft
Engine size5.4 L (best)2.2 L
CylindersV12I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiChevrolet BerettaBase
Doors22
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft13.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,288 lbs2,756 lbs (best)
Wheelbase105.7 in (best)103.4 in
Length188.2 in (best)187.3 in
Width73 in (best)67.9 in
Height52.8 in53 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiChevrolet BerettaBase
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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 850CiChevrolet Beretta
1

850Ci

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Z26

$0 MSRP

BMW 850Ci vs Chevrolet Beretta FAQ

Which is better: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 BMW 850Ci vs 1996 Chevrolet Beretta 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 850Ci or 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 BMW 850Ci starts lower at $0.
Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
The 1996 Chevrolet Beretta leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better horsepower: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
The 1997 BMW 850Ci leads on horsepower in this comparison (322).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?
The 1996 Chevrolet Beretta leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).