Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 Series8 Series
Generation7 Series (E38)8 Series (E31)
Modification740i840Ci 4.4
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19961995
Production to (year)19981999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.66.9
City consumption (l/100km)18.619.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.99
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.5-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286286
Max. torque (Nm)420420
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder4-
Engine displacement (cm³)4,3984,398
Compression ratio10-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)92-
Piston stroke (mm)82.7-
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)8590
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 235/50 R16
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,780
Width (mm)1,8621,855
Height (mm)1,4351,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,648
Kerb weight (kg)1,8001,780
Gross weight (kg)2,3352,180
Minimum boot space (l)500320
Front track (mm)1,5521,554
Rear track (mm)1,5681,562
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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