Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 735i Steptronic and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 735i Steptronic and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E65) 735i Steptronic ×
Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWRenault
Model7 SeriesVel Satis
Generation7 Series (E65)Vel Satis
Modification735i Steptronic3.5 V6 (V4Y) Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://group.renault.com
Number of doors45
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanHatchback
Transmissionautomatic steptronic automatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20012005
Production to (year)20052009
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250235
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.58.3
City consumption (l/100km)15.716.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.48.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.111.5
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)272241
Max. torque (Nm)360330
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,6003,498
Compression ratio10.210.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8495.5
Piston stroke (mm)81.281.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)8880
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackIndependent type McPherson
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs, 324
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc, 300
Tires size
  • 245/55 R17 W
  • 225/55 R17
  • 245/45 R18
Turning radius (m)12.112
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0294,860
Width (mm)1,9021,860
Height (mm)1,4921,575
Wheelbase (mm)2,9902,840
Kerb weight (kg)1,8601,720
Gross weight (kg)2,4402,270
Minimum boot space (l)500460
Front track (mm)1,5781,575
Rear track (mm)1,5821,550
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.29-



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