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BMW 7 Series

1998 – 2001 Germany

The BMW 7 Series is a car built from 1998 to 2001. In total, 14 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 143 to 326 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 143 hp 12.2 s 203 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
725tds 5MT RWD (143 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 143 hp 11.5 s 206 5-speed manual
730d 5AT RWD (184 HP)
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 184 hp 9.2 s 220 5-speed automatic
728i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 9.6 s 225 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
728i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 8.6 s 225 5-speed manual
728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 9.6 s 225 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
730d 5AT RWD (193 HP)
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 193 hp 9.2 s 220 5-speed automatic
735i 5AT RWD (238 HP)
3.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 238 hp 8.2 s 243 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
735iL 5AT RWD (238 HP)
3.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 238 hp 8.2 s 243 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
740d 5AT RWD (238 HP)
3.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 238 hp 8.4 s 242 5-speed automatic
740i 5AT RWD (286 HP)
4.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 286 hp 7.0 s 250 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP)
4.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 286 hp 7.0 s 250 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
750i 5AT RWD (326 HP)
5.4 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 326 hp 6.6 s 250 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
750iL 5AT RWD (326 HP)
5.4 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 326 hp 6.6 s 250 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 4600 RPM143 HP @ 4600 RPM141 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM280 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharge Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4993 lbs (2265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 4600 RPM143 HP @ 4600 RPM141 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM280 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharge Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3791.9 lbs (1720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5026.5 lbs (2280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway
36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2926 cm3 (179 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 4000 RPM184 HP @ 4000 RPM181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
302 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM410 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3979.3 lbs (1805 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5213.9 lbs (2365 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
27.1 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3836 lbs (1740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5038 lbs (2285 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3770 lbs (1710 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4949 lbs (2245 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Highway
29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3891 lbs (1765 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5071 lbs (2300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2926 cm3 (179 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 4000 RPM193 HP @ 4000 RPM190 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
302 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM410 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/65 VR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3979 lbs (1805 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5214 lbs (2365 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
175 KW @ 5800 RPM238 HP @ 5800 RPM235 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM345 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
150.9 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3990 lbs (1810 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5170 lbs (2345 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
Highway
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
175 KW @ 5800 RPM238 HP @ 5800 RPM235 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM345 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
150.9 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4068 lbs (1845 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5247 lbs (2380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
Highway
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3901 cm3 (238 ci)
Power
175 KW @ 4000 RPM238 HP @ 4000 RPM235 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
413 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM560 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
150.4 mph (242 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4265.9 lbs (1935 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5500.5 lbs (2495 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4398 cm3 (268 ci)
Power
210 KW @ 5800 RPM286 HP @ 5800 RPM282 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM400 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4332 lbs (1965 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
Highway
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4398 cm3 (268 ci)
Power
210 KW @ 5800 RPM286 HP @ 5800 RPM282 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM400 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4167 lbs (1890 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5346 lbs (2425 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
Highway
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5379 cm3 (328 ci)
Power
240 KW @ 5000 RPM326 HP @ 5000 RPM322 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
361 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM490 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
196.2 in (4983 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4321 lbs (1960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5501 lbs (2495 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
Highway
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined
17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5379 cm3 (328 ci)
Power
240 KW @ 5000 RPM326 HP @ 5000 RPM322 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
361 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM490 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic (Steptronic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 WR16

Dimensions

Length
201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width
73.3 in (1862 mm)
Height
56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.1/61.7 in (1,552/1,567 mm)
Wheelbase
120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4398 lbs (1995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5578 lbs (2530 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
Highway
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined
17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/km
Length4,983 – 5,123 mm
Width1,862 mm
Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,931 – 3,071 mm
Curb weight1,710 – 1,995 kg
Torque280 – 560 Nm

Ranges across all 14 variants of this generation.