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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds (143 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 735i (218 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds (143 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 7 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E38) 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)
Engine / modification: 725 tds (143 Hp) 735i (218 Hp)
Production start: 1996 year 1983 year
Production end: 1998 year 1986 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.0 l/100 km 16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km 8.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.0 l/100 km 11.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30 0.40
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 100 l
Power: 143 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 5200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 206 km/h 217 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.4 sec 7.9 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 310 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2497 cm3 3430 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 9.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 22 10
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 86 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4984 mm 4860 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2795 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1502 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1524 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 480 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Independent, spring
Max weight: 2245 kg 2010 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1710 kg 1500 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 11.6 m
Tire size: 215/60 R16 205/70 VR 14
Wheel rims size: R16 R14