Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic ×
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 Series7 Series
Generation7 Series (E65)7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
Modification740d Steptronic740d Steptronic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic automatic steptronic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20021999
Production to (year)20052001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250242
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.48.4
City consumption (l/100km)13.814.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.79.8
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)258245
Max. torque (Nm)600560
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9013,901
Compression ratio1818
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,9001,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)8888
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineBiTurboBiTurbo
Fuel tank (l)8895
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springInclined Lever
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 245/55 R17
  • 235/60 R16 W
Turning radius (m)12.111.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0294,984
Width (mm)1,9021,862
Height (mm)1,4921,435
Wheelbase (mm)2,9902,930
Kerb weight (kg)2,0151,960
Gross weight (kg)2,5952,495
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Front track (mm)1,5781,552
Rear track (mm)1,5821,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.290.31



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