BMW 7 Series (E38) 740d 5AT RWD (238 HP)
BMW 7 Series (E38) · 1998 - 2001 · Diesel
The BMW 7 Series (E38) 740d 5AT RWD (238 HP) produces 238 hp and 560 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and reaches 242 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.8 l/100 km, equal to 260 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 238 hp
- Torque
- 560 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 242 km/h
Engine
| Power | 238 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 175 kW |
| Torque | 560 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,901 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 242 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 260 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,983 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Cargo volume | 501 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,935 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,495 kg |
| Tyre size | 235/60 Wr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 7 Series (E38) 740d 5AT RWD (238 HP) compared with 3,906 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 238 hp | 150 hp |
better than 90%
|
| Torque | 560 Nm | 232 Nm |
better than 99%
|
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 198 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s | 11.0 s |
better than 82%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.8 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
better than 24%
|
| CO2 emissions | 260 g/km | 204 g/km |
better than 13%
|
| Cargo volume | 501 l | 477 l |
better than 78%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,935 kg | 1,364 kg |
better than 4%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E38)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | 12.2 s | 203 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 725tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | 11.5 s | 206 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 217 g/km | |
| 730d 5AT RWD (184 HP) | Diesel | 184 hp | 410 Nm | 9.2 s | 220 km/h | 8.7 l/100 km | 232 g/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 | 225 km/h | 10.0 l/100 km | 241 g/km | |
| 728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 9.6 s | 225 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 730d 5AT RWD (193 HP) | Diesel | 193 hp | 410 Nm | 9.2 s | 220 km/h | 8.7 l/100 km | 232 g/km | |
| 735i 5AT RWD (238 HP) | Petrol | 238 hp | 345 Nm | 8.2 s | 243 km/h | 12.1 l/100 km | 291 g/km | |
| 735iL 5AT RWD (238 HP) | Petrol | 238 hp | 345 Nm | 8.2 s | 243 km/h | 12.1 l/100 km | 291 g/km | |
| 740i 5AT RWD (286 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | 7.0 s | 250 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | 301 g/km | |
| 740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | 7.0 s | 250 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | 301 g/km | |
| 750i 5AT RWD (326 HP) | Petrol | 326 hp | 490 Nm | 6.6 s | 250 km/h | 13.6 l/100 km | 327 g/km |