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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 7 Series (E65) 735i (272 Hp) Steptronic


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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 7 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E38) 7 Series (E65)
Engine / modification: 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic 735i (272 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1994 year 2001 year
Production end: 1996 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 15.1 l/100 km 15.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.4 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.5 l/100 km 11.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 88 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
Power: 218 hp 272 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 234 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.7 sec 7.5 sec
Torque: 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 360 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Model Engine: M60B30 N62B36
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2997 cm3 3600 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 8 l
Coolant: 12.5 l 14.1 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 10.2
Piston Stroke: 67.6 mm 81.2 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Steptronic 6 Steptronic
Length: 4984 mm 5029 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1902 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1492 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2990 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1578 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1582 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 500 l
Front suspension: Wishbone The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Helical spring
Max weight: 2290 kg 2440 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1755 kg 1860 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 12.1 m
Tire size: 215/65 R16 245/55 R17 W
Wheel rims size: R16 8J x 17