Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic 1996, 1997, 1998

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BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38)
Modification (Engine) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.9 l/100 km
34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.6 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h
125.52 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.2 kg/Nm, 161.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 57.3 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M51D25
Engine displacement 2497 cm3
152.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 82.8 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 22:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
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Coolant 9.8 l
10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg
3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2265 kg
4993.47 lbs.
Max load 535 kg
1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l
22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4984 mm
196.22 in.
Width 1862 mm
73.31 in.
Height 1435 mm
56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm
115.35 in.
Front track 1552 mm
61.1 in.
Rear (Back) track 1568 mm
61.73 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m
38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Inclined Lever
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

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