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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E66, facelift 2005) 730Li (258 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 7 Series (E66, facelift 2005) 730Li (258 Hp) Steptronic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 7 Series
Generation: 7 Series (E66, facelift 2005) 7 Series (E38)
Engine / modification: 730Li (258 Hp) Steptronic 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 2005 year 1994 year
Production end: 2008 year 1996 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.6 l/100 km 15.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.5 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.1 l/100 km 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 88 l 85 l
Emission standard: EURO IV
Power: 258 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 6600 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 237 km/h 234 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.9 sec 9.7 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm. 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: M60B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2996 cm3 2997 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l
Coolant: 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.7 10.5
Piston Stroke: 88 mm 67.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6 Steptronic 5 Steptronic
Length: 5179 mm 4984 mm
Width: 1902 mm 1862 mm
Height: 1484 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase: 3130 mm 2930 mm
Front track: 1578 mm 1552 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1596 mm 1568 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 500 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2415 kg 2290 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1835 kg 1755 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.6 m 11.6 m
Tire size: 245/55 R17 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size: R17 R16