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Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525d (177 Hp) & BMW 7 Series L (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525d (177 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 7 Series
Generation: 5 Series Touring (E61) 7 Series L (E38)
Engine / modification: 525d (177 Hp) 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 2004 year 1994 year
Production end: 2007 year 1996 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 8.0 l/100 km 15.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.7 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.8 l/100 km 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 85 l
Power: 177 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h 234 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.3 sec 9.7 sec
Torque: 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: M57D25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2497 cm3 2997 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.25 l
Coolant: 9.8 l 12.0 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 17 10.5
Piston Stroke: 78.8 mm 67.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4843 mm 5124 mm
Width: 1846 mm 1862 mm
Height: 1491 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2886 mm 3070 mm
Front track: 1558 mm 1552 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1581 mm 1568 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 500 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1650 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2275 kg 2315 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1750 kg 1780 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.2 m
Tire size: 225/55 R16 W 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16 R16