Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic & Ford Taurus I Station Wagon 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | 7 Series | Taurus |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) | Taurus I Station Wagon |
| Engine / modification: | 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic | 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1986 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 193 hp | 142 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 217 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 2986 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4874 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1796 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2692 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1521 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 481 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2290 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 2300 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1765 kg | 1462 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 | 12.13 m |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 V | 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R14 |