Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) & Ford Taunus (GBTS,GBFS,CBTS) 1.3 (CBTS) (54 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | 7 Series | 8 Series | Taunus |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38) | 8 Series (E31) | Taunus (GBTS,GBFS,CBTS) |
| Engine / modification: | 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic | 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) | 1.3 (CBTS) (54 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1992 year | 1976 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1996 year | 1979 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | 12.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 90 l | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 380 hp | 54 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5300 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 6 sec | |
| Torque: | 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 550 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M60B40 | S70B56 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 5576 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 13.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 12 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.8 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 80 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 86 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4780 mm | |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1855 mm | |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1330 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2684 mm | |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1554 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1562 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 320 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2365 kg | 2340 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1830 kg | 1900 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 | 235/45 R17; 265/40 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R17 |