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Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528 (170 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series L (E38) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic
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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528 (170 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 5 Series
Generation: 7 Series L (E38) 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Engine / modification: 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic 528 (170 Hp)
Production start: 1995 year 1976 year
Production end: 1998 year 1977 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.1 l/100 km 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 70 l
Power: 193 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 5300 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h 198 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.6 sec 9.5 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 253 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2793 cm3 2788 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 5.8 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 10.2
Piston Stroke: 84 mm 84 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 5124 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 3070 mm 2636 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1406 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1442 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 440 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2260 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1725 kg 1385 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.2 m
Tire size: 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size: R16