Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 530i (272 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) |
| Engine / modification: | 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic | 530i (272 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 6700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | N53B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 10 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 85 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 | 4843 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1846 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2888 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1558 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1581 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1650 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1850 kg | 1620 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.4 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/50 R17 Y |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R17 |