Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i Steptronic

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i Steptronic [S]ave

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General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 Series5 Series
Generation7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)5 Series (E39)
Modification735i Steptronic535i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic manual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19981998
Production to (year)20012000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)243250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.26.9
City consumption (l/100km)17.216.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.18.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.1-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)238245
Max. torque (Nm)345345
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,4983,498
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,8003,800
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)78.978.9
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8570
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverSeveralevers and rods
Steering typeSteering rackWorm-reduction unit
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 225/55 R16 W
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,775
Width (mm)1,8621,800
Height (mm)1,4351,435
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,830
Kerb weight (kg)1,8101,610
Gross weight (kg)2,3452,150
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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