Comparison BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 730i (218 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) | 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) |
| Engine / modification: | 730i (218 Hp) | 525 (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1976 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 1981 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 14.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 233 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 212 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M60B30 | M30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.8 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Width: | 1845 mm | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1411 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2832 mm | 2636 mm |
| Front track: | 1530 mm | 1406 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1558 mm | 1442 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 139 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 kg | 1350 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R15 | 175/80 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R14 |