Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645 Ci (333 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 6 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | 6 Series Convertible (E64) |
| Engine / modification: | 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic | 645 Ci (333 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2+2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.5 l/100 km | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 333 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Torque: | 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N62B44 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 4398 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 14.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 6 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4820 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1373 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2780 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1558 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1592 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2410 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1875 kg | 1820 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 | 11.4 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8J x 18 |