Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 728i (193 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic & Kia Forte III (facelift 2021) 1.6 GDI (201 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Kia |
| Model: | 7 Series | 7 Series | Forte |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | Forte III (facelift 2021) |
| Engine / modification: | 728i (193 Hp) | 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic | 1.6 GDI (201 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1998 year | 2021 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2000 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.0 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 85 l | 53 l |
| Emission standard: | ULEV70 | ||
| Power: | 193 hp | 143 hp | 201 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 4600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 202 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 12.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 264 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B28 | M51D25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 2497 cm3 | 1591 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.75 l | 7 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 9.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC, D-CVVT |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 82.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4984 mm | 4641 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1862 mm | 1801 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1435 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1552 mm | 1544 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1568 mm | 1560 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 135 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 14.1 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 19 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 902 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1039 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 500 l | 433 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2245 kg | 2265 kg | 1760 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 kg | 1730 kg | 1356 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.6 m | 10.6 m |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 215/65 R16 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 | 7.5J x 18 |