Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 725i (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 7 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) |
| Engine / modification: | 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic | 725i (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1983 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 215 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 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 | 4860 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2795 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1502 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1524 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 480 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2315 kg | 1980 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1470 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 195/70 HR 14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R14 |