BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E38)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?

8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

How fast is 1996 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?

206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.4 sec
0-60 mph: 10.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996 725tds (143 Hp)?

143 Hp, 280 Nm
207 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996 725tds (143 Hp)?

2.5 l
2497 cm³
152.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 BMW 725tds (143 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E38) Sedan 1996 725tds (143 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

4984 mm
196.22 in.

What is the width of 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

1862 mm
73.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?

1710 kg
3770 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?

2245 kg
4949 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

500 l
17.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38)

Modification (Engine)

725tds (143 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.8 sec

Maximum speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

12 kg/Hp, 83.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 163.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

57.3 Hp/l

Torque

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 207 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M51D25

Engine displacement

2497 cm³ 152.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.8 l 10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1710 kg 3770 lbs.

Max. weight

2245 kg 4949 lbs.

Max load

535 kg 1179 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l 17.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

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 (C_d)

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, 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

Tire size

215/60 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998/