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Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 320i (125 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (F01) 740d (306 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series (E21) 320i (125 Hp)
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BMW 7 Series (F01) 740d (306 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 7 Series
Generation: 3 Series (E21) 7 Series (F01)
Engine / modification: 320i (125 Hp) 740d (306 Hp)
Production start: 1975 year 2008 year
Production end: 1977 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 58 l 80 l
Power: 125 hp 306 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 182 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 6.3 sec
Torque: 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 600 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M10 N57D30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1990 cm3 2993 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.9 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7
Piston Stroke: 66 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4355 mm 5072 mm
Width: 1610 mm 1902 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1479 mm
Wheelbase: 2563 mm 3070 mm
Front track: 1366 mm 1611 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1373 mm 1650 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l
Max weight: 2505 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1090 kg 1950 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Tire size: 245/50 R 18 Y
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18