Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic & Renault Megane II 1.9 dCi (120 Hp) & Jaguar XKR 4.2 i (395 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault | Jaguar |
| Model: | 7 Series | Megane | XK |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | Megane II | XKR |
| Engine / modification: | 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic | 1.9 dCi (120 Hp) | 4.2 i (395 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2004 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 18 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 60 l | 75 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO III | EURO IV | |
| CO2 emissions: | 141 g/km | ||
| Power: | 143 hp | 120 hp | 395 hp |
| Max power in: | 4600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | 196 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec | 10.5 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 270 Nm/2000 rpm. | 541 Nm/5500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | F9Q Turbo | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 1870 cm3 | 4196 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharging | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 19 | 9.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4209 mm | 4760 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1777 mm | 2015 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1458 mm | 1296 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2625 mm | 2588 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1518 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1514 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 842 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 742 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 330 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1190 l | 327 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Torsion | |
| Max weight: | 2265 kg | 1820 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1730 kg | 1270 kg | 1715 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 650 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 6.5J x 15 |