BMW 7 Series Sedan (E38)
725tds (143 Hp)
1996 – 1998 · Diesel · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 143 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.4 s
- Top speed
- 206 km/h128 mph
- Combined
- 8.0 l/100 km29.4 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Generation
- 7 Series Sedan (E38)
- Modification (Engine)
- 725tds (143 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1998
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 11.0 l/100 km21.4 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.2 l/100 km37.9 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 8.0 l/100 km29.4 mpg
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 11.4 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 10.8 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 206 km/h128 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 12 kg/Hp26.5 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 6.1 kg/Nm18.2 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 143 Hp
- Power at
- 4600 rpm
- Power per litre
- 57.3
- Torque
- 280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 2200 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M51D25
- Engine displacement
- 2497 cm³2497 cm³ (152 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 80 mm3.1 in
- Piston stroke
- 82.8 mm3.3 in
- Compression ratio
- 22 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Precombustion chamber injection
- Engine aspiration
- Turbocharger, intercooler
- Engine oil capacity
- 7 l1.8 gal
- Coolant
- 9.8 l2.6 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1710 kg3770 lb
- Max. weight
- 2245 kg4949 lb
- Max load
- 535 kg1179 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 500 l132.1 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 85 l22.5 gal
- Max. roof load
- 100 kg220 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4984 mm196.2 in
- Width
- 1862 mm73.3 in
- Height
- 1435 mm56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 2930 mm115.4 in
- Front track
- 1552 mm61.1 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1568 mm61.7 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.3
- Minimum turning circle
- 11.6 m38.1 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Coil spring
- Rear suspension
- Semi-trailing arm
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 215/60 R16
- Wheel rims size
- 16