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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 750i (326 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 750i (326 Hp) Steptronic
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BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 5 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007)
Engine / modification: 750i (326 Hp) Steptronic 540i V8 (306 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 2007 year
Production end: 2001 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 19.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 10.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 95 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 326 hp 306 hp
Max power in: 5000 rpm. 6300 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.6 sec 6.1 sec
Torque: 490 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M73B54 N62B40TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5379 cm3 4000 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l 8 l
Coolant: 13 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 12 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 10.5
Piston Stroke: 79 mm 84.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 87 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 4841 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1846 mm
Width including mirrors: 2030 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2888 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1558 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1581 mm
Ride height(clearance): 142 mm
Front overhang: 852 mm
Rear overhang: 1101 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 520 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2495 kg 2210 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1960 kg 1650 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 235/60 R16 225/50 R17
Wheel rims size: R16 7.5J x 17