Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i (340 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | 8 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | 8 Series (G15) |
| Engine / modification: | 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic | 840i (340 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2019 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2020 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km | 8.9-9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km | 7.2-7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 68 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d - TEMP | |
| CO2 emissions: | 164-167 g/km | |
| Power: | 245 hp | 340 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5000-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 5.0 sec |
| Torque: | 560 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M67D40 | B58B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3901 cm3 | 2998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 16 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 8 Steptronic |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4843 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1902 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2137 mm | |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2822 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1627 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1642 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 121 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 953 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1076 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2495 kg | 2225 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1960 kg | 1710 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 W | 245/45 R18 100Y XL; 275/40 R18 103Y XL |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 |