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BMW Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)

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10 versions · 5 Diesel fuel · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
730d (184 KM) Steptronic Selected Diesel fuel 184 KM 1998–2000
730d (193 KM) Steptronic Selected Diesel fuel 193 KM 2000–2001
735i (238 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 238 KM 1998–2001
740d (245 KM) Steptronic Selected Diesel fuel 245 KM 1999–2001
728i (193 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1998–2001
750i (326 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 326 KM 1998–2001
740i (286 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1998–2001
728i (193 KM) Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1998–2001
725tds (143 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 1998–2000
725tds (143 KM) Steptronic Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 1998–2000

Selected engine version

730d (184 KM) Steptronic

Diesel fuel · 1998–2000

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
410 Nm
Engine displacement
2,926 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
730d (184 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M57D30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2926 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.2 l
Power
184 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
410 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1830 kg
Gross weight
2365 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/65 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

730d (193 KM) Steptronic

Diesel fuel · 2000–2001

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
2,926 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
730d (193 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2000
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M57D30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2926 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.2 l
Power
193 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1830 kg
Gross weight
2365 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/65 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

735i (238 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 1998–2001

Engine power
238 KM
Torque
345 Nm
Engine displacement
3,498 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Maximum speed
243 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
735i (238 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
243 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
238 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
345 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1810 kg
Gross weight
2345 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/60 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

740d (245 KM) Steptronic

Diesel fuel · 1999–2001

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
560 Nm
Engine displacement
3,901 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Maximum speed
242 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
740d (245 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1999
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
242 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M67D40
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3901 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
16 l
Power
245 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
560 Nm @ 1750-2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
95 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1960 kg
Gross weight
2495 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/60 R16 W
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

728i (193 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 1998–2001

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,793 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Maximum speed
226 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
728i (193 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
226 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2793 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
193 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1740 kg
Gross weight
2285 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/65 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

750i (326 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 1998–2001

Engine power
326 KM
Torque
490 Nm
Engine displacement
5,379 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
750i (326 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M73B54
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5379 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
79 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
326 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
490 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
95 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1960 kg
Gross weight
2495 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/60 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

740i (286 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 1998–2001

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
440 Nm
Engine displacement
4,398 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
740i (286 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B44
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4398 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
286 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1850 kg
Gross weight
2385 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/60 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

728i (193 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2001

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,793 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Maximum speed
228 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
728i (193 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
228 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M52B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2793 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
193 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1710 kg
Gross weight
2245 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/65 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

725tds (143 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1998–2000

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,497 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.4 s
Maximum speed
206 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
725tds (143 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
206 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M51D25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2497 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.8 l
Power
143 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1710 kg
Gross weight
2245 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/65 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

725tds (143 KM) Steptronic

Diesel fuel · 1998–2000

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,497 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.2 s
Maximum speed
202 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 7
Version
Seria 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine
725tds (143 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
202 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M51D25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2497 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.8 l
Power
143 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1730 kg
Gross weight
2265 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4984 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1552 mm
Rear track
1568 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Steptronic
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Oblique arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/65 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes