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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds (143 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i (231 Hp) Steptronic


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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 2 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E38) 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)
Engine / modification: 725 tds (143 Hp) Steptronic 225i (231 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1996 year 2014 year
Production end: 1998 year 2018 year
Coupe type: Sedan MPV
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.5 l/100 km 7.4-7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km 4.9-5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.0 l/100 km 5.8-6.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 51 l
Emission standard: Euro 6
CO2 emissions: 135-139 g/km
Power: 143 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 5000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 202 km/h 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.2 sec 6.6 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 350 Nm @ 1250 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 B48B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2497 cm3 1998 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 5-5.25 l
Coolant: 9.8 l 6.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 22 10.2
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 94.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 82 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Steptronic 8 Steptronic
Length: 4984 mm 4342 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1555 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2670 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1557 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1558 mm
Ride height(clearance): 165 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 468 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1510 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2265 kg 1970 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1730 kg 1430 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 11.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 215/60 R16 205/55 R17 91W
Wheel rims size: R16 7.5J x 17