Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic & BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | M3 |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) | M3 (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic | 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1990 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 286 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 6750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 2302 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1680 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2565 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1424 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1445 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2425 kg | 1600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1890 kg | 1200 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 | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 W | 225/45 ZR16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |