BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP)
BMW 7 Series (E38) · 1994 - 1998 · Diesel
The BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) produces 143 hp and 280 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.2 seconds and reaches 203 km/h.
- Power
- 143 hp
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- 0–100
- 12.2 s
- Top speed
- 203 km/h
Engine
| Power | 143 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 105 kW |
| Torque | 280 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,498 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank capacity | 95 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 203 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 12.2 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.9 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic (Steptronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,981 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Cargo volume | 501 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,730 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,265 kg |
| Tyre size | 215/65 Vr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) compared with 2,836 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 143 hp | 140 hp |
better than 62%
|
| Torque | 280 Nm | 213 Nm |
better than 80%
|
| Top speed | 203 km/h | 195 km/h |
better than 64%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 12.2 s | 11.5 s |
better than 36%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.0 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 37%
|
| Cargo volume | 501 l | 450 l |
better than 77%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,730 kg | 1,306 kg |
better than 7%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E38)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 725 tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | 11.4 s | 206 km/h | 7.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 728i 5AT RWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 9.6 s | 225 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 728i 5MT RWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 8.6 s | 227 km/h | 10.3 l/100 km | 184 g/km | |
| 728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 9.6 s | 225 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 730i 5AT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 9.7 s | 233 km/h | 10.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 730i 5MT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 8.3 s | 235 km/h | 10.8 l/100 km | 181 g/km | |
| 730iL 5AT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 9.7 s | 233 km/h | 10.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 730iL 5MT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 8.3 s | 235 km/h | 10.8 l/100 km | 181 g/km | |
| 735i 5AT RWD (235 HP) | Petrol | 235 hp | 320 Nm | 8.4 s | 240 km/h | 12.6 l/100 km | — | |
| 735iL 5AT RWD (235 HP) | Petrol | 235 hp | 320 Nm | 8.4 s | 240 km/h | 12.6 l/100 km | — | |
| 735i 5MT RWD (235 HP) | Petrol | 235 hp | 320 Nm | 7.6 s | 244 km/h | 12.3 l/100 km | 181 g/km | |
| 740i 5AT RWD (286 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | 7.4 s | 250 km/h | 11.5 l/100 km | — |