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Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E32) 735i (211 Hp) cat Automatic


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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 7 Series 7 Series
Generation: 7 Series L (E38) 7 Series (E32)
Engine / modification: 730iL (218 Hp) 735i (211 Hp) cat Automatic
Production start: 1994 year 1986 year
Production end: 1996 year 1992 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.9 l/100 km 17.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.0 l/100 km 7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.8 l/100 km 11.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 90 l
Power: 218 hp 211 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 235 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.3 sec 9.8 sec
Torque: 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 320 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M30B35
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2997 cm3 3430 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.75 l
Coolant: 12.0 l 12 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 9
Piston Stroke: 67.6 mm 86 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 5124 mm 4910 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1845 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1411 mm
Wheelbase: 3070 mm 2832 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1527 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1550 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 500 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Coil spring
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Helical spring
Max weight: 2285 kg 2150 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1750 kg 1630 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): 12.2 m 11.6 m
Tire size: 215/65 R16 225/60 VR 15
Wheel rims size: R16 R15