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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds (143 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 td (115 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds (143 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 td (115 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 5 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E38) 5 Series (E34)
Engine / modification: 725 tds (143 Hp) 525 td (115 Hp)
Production start: 1996 year 1993 year
Production end: 1998 year 1995 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.0 l/100 km 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 80 l
Power: 143 hp 115 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 4800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 206 km/h 194 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.4 sec 12.9 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 222 Nm @ 1900 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 M51D25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2497 cm3 2498 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 9.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 22 22
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 82.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4984 mm 4720 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1751 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1412 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2761 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1470 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1495 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 460 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever The depreciated rack
Max weight: 2245 kg 1975 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1710 kg 1465 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m
Tire size: 215/60 R16 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R16 R15