Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i and BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL Steptronic

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i and BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL Steptronic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL Steptronic ×
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General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 Series5 Series
Generation7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998)5 Series (E39)
Modification740iL Steptronic540i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic manual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19981998
Production to (year)20012000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)76.2
City consumption (l/100km)18.117.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.28.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.5-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286286
Max. torque (Nm)440440
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,3984,398
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,4005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,6003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)9292
Piston stroke (mm)82.782.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)9570
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionWishboneSeveralevers and rods
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16 W
  • 225/55 R16 W
Turning radius (m)12.2-
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1244,775
Width (mm)1,8621,800
Height (mm)1,4251,435
Wheelbase (mm)3,0702,830
Kerb weight (kg)1,8901,630
Gross weight (kg)2,4252,170
Minimum boot space (l)500460
Front track (mm)1,5521,512
Rear track (mm)1,5681,526
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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