Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 tds and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 tds and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds ×
BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 tds ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 Series5 Series
Generation7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)5 Series (E34)
Modification725tds525 tds
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19981991
Production to (year)20001995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)206207
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.411
City consumption (l/100km)11-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.2-
Combined consumption (l/100km)87
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)143143
Max. torque (Nm)280280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,498
Compression ratio2222
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,6004,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2002,200
Cylinder bore (mm)8080
Piston stroke (mm)82.882.8
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve controlDohcOhc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)8580
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverThe depreciated rack
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/65 R16
  • 205/65 R15
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,720
Width (mm)1,8621,751
Height (mm)1,4351,412
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,761
Kerb weight (kg)1,7101,480
Gross weight (kg)2,2451,990
Minimum boot space (l)500460
Front track (mm)1,5521,470
Rear track (mm)1,5681,495
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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