Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 6 Series (E24, facelift 1987) 635 CSi (211 Hp) Automatic cat
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 6 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | 6 Series (E24, facelift 1987) |
| Engine / modification: | 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic | 635 CSi (211 Hp) Automatic cat |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km | 17.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.41 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 286 hp | 211 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 9.0 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | M30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 3430 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.8 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 4 |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4815 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1725 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2625 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1465 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 413 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 1895 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1850 kg | 1495 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.7 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 220/55 VR 390 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 |