Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | 5 Series Touring (E39) |
| Engine / modification: | 730iL (218 Hp) | 540i (286 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| 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 | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 4398 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4805 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1512 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1522 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 410 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Inclined Lever |
| Max weight: | 2285 kg | 2280 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1740 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 | |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 225/55 R16W |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |