Compare: BMW 7 Series 1994 Sedan 286 Hp vs BMW 7 Series 1998 Sedan 286 Hp vs Chrysler 300M 1998 Sedan 252 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Chrysler

Model

7 Series

300M

Generation

7 Series (E38)

7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)

300M

Modification (Engine)

740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic

740i (286 Hp) Steptronic

3.5 i V6 24V (252 Hp)

Start of production

1994

1998

End of production

1996

2001

2004

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

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)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

7 sec

7.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.4 sec

7 sec

7.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

225 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 160.7 Hp/tonne

6.5 kg/Hp, 154.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.7 Nm/tonne

4.2 kg/Nm, 237.8 Nm/tonne

4.8 kg/Nm, 208.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

252 Hp @ 6400 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

65 Hp/l

71.6 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

340 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M60B40

M62B44

EGG

Engine displacement

3982 cm³

4398 cm³

3518 cm³

Number of cylinders

8

6

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

92 mm

96 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

82.7 mm

81 mm

Compression ratio

10

9.9

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

12.5 l

10.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1780 kg

1850 kg

1630 kg

Max. weight

2315 kg

2385 kg

2130 kg

Max load

535 kg

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

475 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

530 l

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

64 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4984 mm

5000 mm

Width

1862 mm

1920 mm

Height

1435 mm

1420 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm

2870 mm

Front track

1552 mm

1575 mm

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm

1565 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Semi-trailing arm

Double wishbone

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

215/65 R16

235/60 R16

225/55 R17

Wheel rim size

16