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Compare: BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic vs BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic vs Chrysler 300M 3.5 i V6 24V (252 Hp)

BMW 7 Series (E38)BMW 7 Series (E38)
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
Chrysler 300MChrysler 300M

General information

Brand
BMW
BMW
Chrysler
Model
7 Series
7 Series
300M
Generation
7 Series (E38)
7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
300M
Modification (Engine)
740i (286 Hp) Steptronic
740i (286 Hp) Steptronic
3.5 i V6 24V (252 Hp)
Start of production
1994 year
1998 year
1998 year
End of production
1996 year
2001 year
2004 year
Body type
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
5
Doors
4
4
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.3 l/100 km
18.1 l/100 km
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.3 l/100 km
9.2 l/100 km
9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.5 l/100 km
12.5 l/100 km
11.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.4 sec
7 sec
7.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
225 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
252 Hp @ 6400 rpm.
Torque
400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
340 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M60B40
M62B44
EGG
Engine displacement
3982 cm3
4398 cm3
3518 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
8
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
V-engine
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89 mm
92 mm
96 mm
Piston Stroke
80 mm
82.7 mm
81 mm
Compression ratio
10
10
9.9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
7.5 l
4.7 l
Coolant
12.5 l
12.5 l
10.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1850 kg
1630 kg
Max. weight
2315 kg
2385 kg
2130 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l
500 l
475 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
530 l
Fuel tank capacity
85 l
85 l
64 l

Dimensions

Length
4984 mm
4984 mm
5000 mm
Width
1862 mm
1862 mm
1920 mm
Height
1435 mm
1435 mm
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2930 mm
2870 mm
Front track
1552 mm
1552 mm
1575 mm
Rear (Back) track
1568 mm
1568 mm
1565 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.30
0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.6 m
11.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Wishbone
Spring Strut
Rear suspension
Inclined Lever
Inclined Lever
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
yes
yes
yes
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
215/65 R16
235/60 R16
225/55 R17
Wheel rims size
16
16