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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. ICE. 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
5
Doors
4
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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
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
Engine oil specification
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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 (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, 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
16