Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i (235 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38) | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) |
| Engine / modification: | 735i (235 Hp) | 540i (286 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.0 l/100 km | 19.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | 12.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 235 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 3300 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B35 | M62B44 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 4398 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4775 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1512 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 460 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Several levers and rods |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1745 kg | 1615 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: | 235/60 R16 | 225/55 R16W |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |