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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E32) 735i (211 Hp) cat Automatic & BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic


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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 7 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E32) 7 Series L (E38)
Engine / modification: 735i (211 Hp) cat Automatic 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1986 year 1996 year
Production end: 1992 year 1998 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.6 l/100 km 19.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.6 l/100 km 9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.6 l/100 km 13.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 95 l
Power: 211 hp 286 hp
Max power in: 5700 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 222 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.8 sec 7.0 sec
Torque: 320 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M30B35
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3430 cm3 4398 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.75 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 12 l 12.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9 10
Piston Stroke: 86 mm 82.7 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4910 mm 5124 mm
Width: 1845 mm 1862 mm
Height: 1411 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2832 mm 3070 mm
Front track: 1527 mm 1552 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1550 mm 1568 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 500 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2150 kg 2410 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1630 kg 1875 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 12.2 m
Tire size: 225/60 VR 15 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size: R15 R16