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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i (286 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp)
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BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i (286 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 7 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992)
Engine / modification: 540i V8 (306 Hp) 740i (286 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2007 year 1992 year
Production end: 2010 year 1994 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 90 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 306 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 6300 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.1 sec 7.4 sec
Torque: 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: N62B40TU M60B40
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4000 cm3 3982 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 10
Piston Stroke: 84.1 mm 80 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87 mm 89 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4841 mm 4910 mm
Width: 1846 mm 1845 mm
Width including mirrors: 2030 mm
Height: 1468 mm 1411 mm
Wheelbase: 2888 mm 2832 mm
Front track: 1558 mm 1530 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1581 mm 1558 mm
Ride height(clearance): 142 mm
Front overhang: 852 mm
Rear overhang: 1101 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 520 l 500 l
Front suspension: Coil spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2210 kg 2310 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1650 kg 1790 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.4 m 11.6 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 225/50 R17 225/60 R15
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17 R15