Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 730d Steptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d Steptronic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 730d Steptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d Steptronic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E65) 730d Steptronic ×
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d Steptronic ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 Series7 Series
Generation7 Series (E65)7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
Modification730d Steptronic730d 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)20022000
Production to (year)20052001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)235220
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)88.9
City consumption (l/100km)12.112.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.56.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.5-
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)218193
Max. torque (Nm)500430
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9932,926
Compression ratio1718
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0002,000
Cylinder bore (mm)84-
Piston stroke (mm)90-
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Fuel tank (l)8885
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 245/55 R17
  • 215/65 R16
Turning radius (m)12.1-
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0294,984
Width (mm)1,9021,862
Height (mm)1,4921,435
Wheelbase (mm)2,9902,930
Kerb weight (kg)1,9001,830
Gross weight (kg)2,4802,365
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Front track (mm)1,5781,552
Rear track (mm)1,5821,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.28-



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