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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 525i (218 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 525i (218 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 5 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E38) 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007)
Engine / modification: 730i (218 Hp) 525i (218 Hp)
Production start: 1994 year 2007 year
Production end: 1996 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.9 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.0 l/100 km 5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.8 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 218 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6100 rpm.
Maximum speed: 235 km/h 248 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.3 sec 7.1 sec
Torque: 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm.
Model Engine: M60B30 N53B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2997 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 12.5 l 9.8 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 12
Piston Stroke: 67.6 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4984 mm 4841 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1846 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2888 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1558 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1581 mm
Ride height(clearance): 142 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 520 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Independent, spring
Max weight: 2260 kg 2035 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1725 kg 1405 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
Tire size: 215/65 R16 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R16 R16