BMW 7 Series Long (E38)
740iL 4.0
286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1996
0-100 km/h 7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 286 hp326 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,865kg4,112lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb |
| Power-to-weight | 153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.2s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 95L |
| Estimated range | 826km513mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,124mm202in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,862mm73in |
| Height | 1,425mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 3,070mm121in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 500L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series Long (E38)740iL 4.0 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series Long (E38)740iL 4.0 | 7.4 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series Long (E38)740iL 4.0 | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series Long (E38)740iL 4.0 | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 740iL 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,019 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 740iL 4.0PowerTorque
- BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 740iL 4.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW7 Series Long (E38)740iL 4.0 | 5,800 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
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