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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic & Opel Commodore C Caravan 2.5 E (130 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic
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Opel Commodore C Caravan 2.5 E (130 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Opel
Model: 7 Series Commodore
Generation: 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Commodore C Caravan
Engine / modification: 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic 2.5 E (130 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 1980 year
Production end: 2001 year 1982 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.5 l/100 km 11.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30 0.46
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 70 l
Power: 286 hp 130 hp
Max power in: 5400 rpm. 5600 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 187 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.0 sec 12 sec
Torque: 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 185 Nm/4600 rpm.
Model Engine: M62B44
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4398 cm3 2490 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l
Coolant: 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10 9.2
Piston Stroke: 82.7 mm 69.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 87 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4984 mm 4732 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1722 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2668 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1447 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1438 mm
Front overhang: 956 mm
Rear overhang: 1108 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2385 kg 1935 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1850 kg 1312 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 10.8 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1400 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 630 kg
Tire size: 235/60 R16 175/88 R14
Wheel rims size: R16 6J x 14